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Gastroenterologist has 30 years of misconduct, abuse complaints: Report
A Little Rock, Ark.-based physician faces 30 years of misconduct allegations, from sexual abuse to fraud, the Arkansas Advocate reported Aug. 7.
CEO pay at the largest healthcare companies
David Ricks, CEO of Eli Lilly, one of the largest companies in the U.S. by revenue, earned more than $25 million in 2023, according to a report from Equilar listing CEO pay for the 100 largest companies by revenue.
Free colonoscopies save CMS, private payers money: Study
Two new studies suggest that free colonoscopies –– covered under CMS provisions set in 2023 –– not only save lives, but also money for both Medicare and private payers.
The state on the brink of an ASC boom
ASCs are flourishing across the country, with payers, patients and health systems taking note of the cost-savings potentials.
Connecticut ASC group conducts 12K+ total joint replacement
Constitution Surgery Alliance’s portfolio of ASCs has collectively surpassed 12,000 total joint replacements, the company said Aug. 7.
The specialists billing more than $5M each year
The average general surgeon billed commercial payers more than $11.6 million each year, according to an Aug. 1 analysis published by healthcare staffing firm AMN Healthcare.
The AI debate: 6 ASC leaders weigh in
Healthcare leaders, clinicians and patients alike have mixed feelings about the use of AI in medicine, but it is clear that its development and implementation is one that much of the industry is watching.
US GI pay by region
Here are the average annual salaries for gastroenterologists across major U.S. regions, according to AMN Healthcare’s 2024 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives.”
Surgery Partners raises full-year guidance to $3B+ amid 14.2% revenue jump
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners’ revenues jumped 14.2% to $762.1 million for the second quarter of 2024, according to the company’s financial report released Aug. 6.
Duke medical building construction halts, permit expires
Construction has stopped on a three-story Duke University Health System medical office building in Mebane, N.C., according to an Aug. 1 report from The Alamance News.
