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Surgeon pay vs. cost of living in highest-, lowest-paying states
Surgeons are the second highest-paid occupation in the U.S., according to data from the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, however, those earnings vary greatly depending on the location of the practice.
6 physician groups opening ASCs
Here are six physician groups that have opened or announced plans to develop ASCs, as reported by Becker’s since March 22:
Anesthesiologist salaries vs. inflation since 2020
Anesthesiologists earned a mean annual wage of $339,470 in 2023, an increase of more than $35,000 from the average annual wage the profession earned in 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
ASCs' next frontier
As high-acuity procedures continue to migrate to the outpatient setting, cardiology is one of ASCs’ biggest opportunities for growth.
Virtual reality just as effective for training future anesthesiologists: Study
Virtual reality may be just as effective as traditional one-on-one guidance for teaching ultrasound-guided needling skills in regional anesthesia, according to a June study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia.
Optum's leadership shakeup: 5 moves in 2024
Here are five leadership moves in 2024 by former or current employees of Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health:
HCA exec pay in the last 5 years
The three highest-paid executives of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare saw a rise in both base salary and total compensation.
The medtech giants dominating gastroenterology
Here are nine medtech giants dominating gastroenterology:
ASCs see post-procedure payer clawbacks intensify
As scrutiny increases on payer prior authorizations, health plans are using a new tactic to disrupt provider cash flows: post-procedure clawbacks.
FBI investigating 3 Texas Medical Center institutions for heart surgeon violations
The FBI is investigating three Texas Medical Center facilities over alleged violations during complicated operations, according to a June 25 report from ABC affiliate KTRK.
