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Gastroenterologist pay by the numbers: 16 stats
Gastroenterology has consistently been among the top 10 highest-earning specialties in the U.S.
Biden’s $5.8 trillion budget has little for ASCs, independent physicians
The $5.8 trillion budget President Joe Biden proposed March 28 addresses several aspects of healthcare, but does little to support independent ASCs and physicians.
What’s driving long-term ASC growth: MedPAC
The total number of ASCs jumped 2 percent between 2019 and 2020, according to the March Medicare Payment Advisory Commission report.
What midcareer gastroenterologists earn in 10 US cities
Midcareer gastroenterologists — those with 15-21 years of experience — who are self-employed earn an average salary of $504,580, according to figures from the Medscape Salary Explorer.
National health spending has slowed since 2020, CMS report says
Despite an increased demand for patient care in 2021, national health spending growth has slowed to 4.6 percent compared to 9.7 percent in 2020, according to a CMS news release shared with Becker’s.
The benefit and burden of value-based care for surgeons, ASCs
There is a renewed push for value-based care as the number of COVID-19 cases ticks down nationally and federal funding to support healthcare organizations wanes.
5 states with the highest malpractice payouts
New York is the state with the highest malpractice award payout per capita, according to WalletHub’s “2022 Best & Worst States for Doctors” ranking, released March 21.
Indiana court rules injured patient can sue physician group
The Indiana Supreme Court agreed to allow a patient who was injured during physical therapy to pursue her complaint against an orthopedic physician group, The Indiana Lawyer reported March 25.
Gastro Health, GI Alliance & more: 6 industry updates
Here are six updates on GI companies from the first quarter:
$6.75M Arkansas building with ASC sold
A medical office building housing an ASC in Rogers, Ark., was sold for $6.75 million, Talk Business & Politics reported March 27.
