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Specialties that spend the most, least time on EHRs
On average, physicians spend 5.8 hours working on EHRs for every eight hours they are treating patients, according to a Sept. 11 report from the American Medical Association.
Why outpatient growth is key for HCA
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has an average of 13 outpatient facilities for each hospital, CEO Sam Hazen said at recent healthcare conferences.
3 CMS moves shaking up the ASC landscape
Here are three recent updates by CMS that are impacting ASCs:
What hospital bankruptcies mean for ASCs
In August alone there were five major hospital closures in the U.S.
The 7 states behind ASCs cardiology boom
Cardiology has seen rapid recent growth in the ASC space, largely driven by interest from private equity groups.
MGMA offers 11 comments on CMS physician fee schedule
The Medical Group Management Association commented on CMS’ calendar year 2025 physician fee schedule and quality payment program proposed rule.
Massachusetts physician resolves allegations of opioid prescription violations
A Boston physician agreed to pay $25,000 in penalties to settle allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act.
Essentia Health drops Medicare Advantage plans
Beginning Jan. 1, Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health will no longer be in-network with UnitedHealthcare and Humana Medicare Advantage plans.
West Virginia eyes loosening restrictions for optometrists
West Virginia lawmakers are looking into easing state occupational licensing regulations to allow workers from other states to work and address shortages in ophthalmologists, according to a Sept. 9 report from The Intelligencer.
Average resident salary reaches $70K: 8 things to know
Average earnings for medical residents have grown just 27% over the last nine years, reaching an average of $70,000 in 2024, according to Medscape’s “Resident Salary & Debt Report 2024,” published Sept. 11.
