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How compensation has changed for 3 cardiology specialties
Three cardiology specialties have all seen compensation increases of at least 10% since 2019, according to a report from the Medical Group Management Association.
The most challenging part of being a cardiologist
Being a cardiologist comes with many challenges.
The best, worst states to practice medicine: 2024
Wisconsin has been named the best state to practice medicine for 2024, according to Medscape’s “Best & Worst Places to Practice” report, published May 30. In contrast, West Virginia has been named the worst state in which to practice.
10 ASCs hiring administrators
Here are 10 ASCs across the U.S. that have posted job listings for administrators within the last month:
7 new ASCs in May
Here are seven ASCs opened or announced in May, as reported by Becker’s:
Are anesthesiologists taking on extra work to boost pay?
Forty-eight percent of anesthesiologists are taking on extra work to boost their pay, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Anesthesiologist Compensation Report,” published May 24.
Former CEO admits to stealing hospital funds
Charles Hatfield, the former CEO of Williamson (W.Va.) Memorial Hospital, has pleaded guilty to stealing hospital money for personal use.
Physician pay growth by region
Primary care physicians in the West saw a 15.1% increase in pay from 2019 to 2023, according to the Medical Group Management Association’s “Provider Compensation and Productivity Data Report.”
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids adds Mako robot
The Surgery Center Cedar Rapids (Iowa) now offers hip and knee replacements using device manufacturer Stryker’s Mako SmartRobotics system, CBS affiliate KGAN reported May 29.
Are anesthesiologists impacted by competition?
A minority of anesthesiologists say their income is either somewhat or considerably affected by competing physician practices, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Anesthesiologist Compensation Report,” published May 24.
