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3 notes for ASC leaders in stalled payer talks
Declining reimbursements in the face of soaring inflation and an increased demand for healthcare is a frustrating, but familiar, scenario for many ASC leaders and physicians.
Employed physicians feel more overworked, burnt out
Employed physicians have reported higher levels of burnout, anger and anxiety compared to independent physicians, according to a recent Physicians Foundation survey.
Gastroenterologists vs. colonoscopy reimbursements
Screening colonoscopies in the U.S. cost a total of $23.7 billion in 2021, the most recent available data for nationwide cancer screening costs.
Physician shortages are here to stay: Here's why
By the end of 2024, the U.S. is predicted to see a physician shortage of 64,000, according to research from McKinsey & Company, published Sept. 10.
9 pediatric hospitals cut gas emissions from anesthetics over 50%
Project Spruce, a consortium of nine pediatric hospitals, has successfully cut greenhouse gas emissions from inhaled anesthetics by over 50% across its nine partners.
5 ASC legal cases, controversies in 1 month
Here are five controversies involving ASC closures, lawsuits or false claims allegations that Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 23:
How the wealth of the youngest physician billionaire has evolved
Keith Dunleavy, MD, is the youngest physician billionaire, according to Forbes’ 2024 World’s Billionaires list.
How consolidation is impacting employed vs. independent physicians
More than half of independent physicians said mergers and acquisitions have negatively affected their job satisfaction, according to a recent Physicians Foundation survey.
Independent physicians hit harder by pay cuts than employed peers
More independent and older physicians reported experiencing a reduction in income in the last year than employed physicians, according to a recent Physicians Foundation survey.
New California bill could spell 'disaster' for independent physicians: Opinion
Assembly bill 3129 was passed by the California Legislature in August, and would give the attorney general authority to review and approve or deny transactions between independent physician practices and private equity firms.
