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5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Fort Worth

The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Fort Worth, Texas, earns $716,600 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Hospital, ASC partnerships soar in 2024: 3 things to know

The increased range and complexity of services that ASCs offer has opened the door for a new era of collaboration between ASCs and hospitals, both of whom stand to benefit from partnerships. 

Anesthesiologists, CRNAs sound alarm on provider shortages: What 5 organizations are saying

A 2024 Medicus white paper forecasts a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036, and anesthesia provider organizations are speaking out on the impact on the physicians and practitioners they represent. 

Andrews Sports Medicine recommended for approval of Alabama ASC

The Homewood (Ala.) Planning Commission recommended approval of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center’s proposal to develop an ASC, according to a Nov. 6 report by Construction Review.

Washington Gastroenterology partners with virtual services provider

Tacoma-based Washington Gastroenterology has launched a collaboration with WovenX Health, a provider of specialty-focused virtual services and software solutions. 

SightMD adds Dr. Marez Megalla

SightMD New Jersey added Marez Megalla, MD, to its medical staff. 

As hospitals slam site-neutral payments, ASCs find powerful allies

As many ASCs voice support for site-neutral payments, hospitals push back on legislator action advocating for such policies.

ASCs 'treading the water' amid new payer challenges

ASCs’ payer issues aren’t new, but many are now  increasingly challenged by complex and restrictive payment policies set by insurers. 

The states with the most healthcare data breaches

There were 28 states that reported healthcare data breaches by HIPAA-regulated entities in August 2024, according to a recent report published Sept. 24 by The HIPAA Journal. 

The states with the most healthcare data breaches

There were 28 states that reported healthcare data breaches by HIPAA-regulated entities in August 2024, according to a recent report published Sept. 24 by The HIPAA Journal.