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US cancer screening costs $43B annually: Study

The cost of initial cancer screening in the U.S hit $43.2 billion annually in 2021, according to a study published Aug. 6 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. 

How anesthesiologist pay has changed in 6 years

Average anesthesiologist pay jumped $10,000 in the last year, according to AMN Healthcare’s 2024, “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.”
How anesthesiologist salary has changed in 6 years
 

How anesthesiologist pay has changed in 6 years

Average anesthesiologist pay jumped $10,000 in the last year, according to AMN Healthcare’s 2024, “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.”
How anesthesiologist salary has changed in 6 years
 

10 ASC companies to know

Here are 10 ASC companies to know:

Starting salaries for cardiologists decline despite high demand

Average starting salaries for cardiologists declined 8.55% from 2022 to 2024, according to AMN Healthcare’s 2024 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives,” report. 

Jersey City medical group boosts cardiology program with new leadership

West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group will welcome Michael Benz, MD, as a new member of the medical group in September. 

'We could save everyone money': Why payers need to up ASC reimbursements

ASCs in many markets are struggling to secure higher reimbursements and gain leverage in payer conversations. 

8 bills the ASC Association has backed in 2024

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association has spent $210,000 on lobbying expenses in 2024, according to data from campaign finance tracking nonprofit Open Secrets.

Texas GI group hires new GI specialist

Round Rock, Texas-based Austin Gastroenterology expands its GI coverage with a new hire.

10 metro areas with the fewest anesthesiologists

The ongoing shortage of anesthesiologists has been top of mind for many ASC leaders, with some facilities canceling or delaying procedures due to shortages of providers.