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PA burnout declines slightly in 2024: 12 things to know
About 36% of physician assistants report feeling burnt out in 2024, down 1% from the year prior, according to Medscape’s “Finding Renewed Resilience: Physician Assistant Burnout & Depression Report 2024,” published Oct. 4.
How much money physicians need to retire, by US state
The annual cost of retirement can vary by as much as $67,981 annually, depending on what state you live in, according to an Oct. 2 report from CNBC, based on a recent GOBankingRates analysis of all 50 U.S. states.
Women increasingly entering high-paid specialties
More women are entering higher-paying physician specialties, particularly in surgery, according to a study published in JAMA.
The rising burden of claims denials
Denials of claims are increasing, along with the administrative burden of managing them, according to Experian Health’s “2024 State of Claims” survey.
Practice challenges piling up for independent physiciansÂ
Private practice physicians are facing mounting challenges threatening financial stability and ability to provide care.
UnitedHealth gold-card program takes effect: What ASCs should know
On Oct. 1, UnitedHealthcare’s national prior authorization gold-card program went into effect. The payer announced the program in August and rolled out its list of eligible procedures on Sept. 1, which included several ASC-related codes.
UCLA receives grant to boost CRC screenings in underserved areas
Researchers from UCLA Health’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center received a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to enhance follow-up care after colorectal cancer screenings in underserved populations.
Robotic surgery better for colorectal cancer patients: 5 things to know
A new study, published in the Journal of Robotic Surgery, shows that robotic surgery provides an advantage for patients over traditional laparoscopic approaches to colorectal resections.
GI prescription provider renews Medicaid contract
RedHill Biopharma, a specialty biopharmaceutical company with a focus on developing treatments for the bacterial infection H. pylori, has renewed its contract with Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid healthcare program.
Former Texas hospital CEO to pay $5.3M for alleged physician kickbacks
The former CEO of a hospital in Rockdale, Texas, has agreed to pay more than $5.3 million to resolve allegations of paying kickbacks to physicians for laboratory referrals.
