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Bad news for physician reimbursements
Many leaders feel physician pay is not keeping up with the rising cost of practice, and CMS and other payer moves indicate this trend could continue.
Court upholds Stark law exception blocking mail-order drug dispensing
A district court dismissed an oncology trade association’s challenge to Stark law guidance prohibiting physicians from dispensing drugs in locations outside of their office on Aug. 30.
ASC administrator vs. physician pay: 10 notes
Here are 10 stats to know about how physician pay stacks up compared to ASC leader pay:
15 best places for physicians to retire
Medscape has named the 15 best cities for physicians to retire in 2024, taking into consideration factors including the cultural scene, year-round weather, living costs, access to healthcare and outdoor recreational activities.
Collins Vision acquires Florida ASC
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Collins Vision has acquired Eyecare and Surgery Center of Southwest Florida in Punta Gorda, Fla.
ASCs vs. hospitals: What's better for physicians?
Physicians today are caught between growing consolidation of hospitals and large health systems on the one hand and increased financial pressure on ASCs and independent practices on the other.
Optum's leadership shakeup: 5 moves to know
Here are five moves from former or current Optum executives since July 12:
Illinois medical office building sells for $28M
A 72,000-square-foot medical office building in Naperville, Ill., has sold for $28 million, according to a Sept. 10 report from IPE Real Assets.
Arkansas ophthalmologist, former state legislator dies at 92
Morriss Henry, MD, a pioneer in eye care and former Arkansas senator, died Sept. 8, Talk Business & Politics reported Sept. 9.
Cardiologist sentenced to prison for 2nd child pornography case
A Suffolk County,N.Y.-based cardiologist has been sentenced to prison after admitting to having child pornography on his computer, News 12 Long Island reported Sept 9.
