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Highest-paying practice settings for ophthalmologists

Ophthalmologists have the highest annual mean wage in offices of physicians, according to updated data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The health systems hopping on the ASC train

ASCs have caught the eye of health systems as a means for growth and expansion.

Cardiology's highest-paying industries: 5 stats to know

Cardiologists have consistently been among the top-paid specialists in medicine; however, the average earnings among them can vary by more than $300,000 each year, depending on the industry one practices in.

Aetna cuts some physical status modifiers on anesthesia claims 

Aetna will no longer provide additional payment for physical status modifier 3-5 on anesthesia claims, according to an April 19 post by medical revenue cycle management group Coronis Health.

The US' 10 best medical schools

Cambridge, Mass.-based Harvard University has the best medical school in the U.S., according to online career training platform the U.S. Career Institute. 

OhioHealth hospital to open ASC, medical office building

Columbus-based OhioHealth  is nearing completion of the first phase of a $400 million expansion project, which will bring a new ASC and medical office building to the system’s Grant Medical Center in downtown Columbus, according to an April 23 rep…

GI Alliance: 7 growth moves in 2024

Management services organization GI Alliance has continued to grow nationwide, achieving an active network of more than 300 practice affiliates and 900 providers. 

New Jersey cardiologist loses license for allegedly groping female patients

New Jersey cardiologist John Strobeck, MD, has had his medical license revoked by the state after being accused of groping six women during medical exams, according to an April 19 report from NJ.com. 

UNC ophthalmologist dies in car crash

Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC School of Medicine resident Davis Anugo, MD, died in a car crash in Sanford, N.C., on April 20, according to an April 22 report from ABC 11.

Big wins and losses for Optum

Healthcare giant Optum has seen major wins and losses in 2024.