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What PAs earn per hour in all 50 states
Although the national average hourly pay for physician assistants is $60.23, that number can range from $69.90 to less than half that depending on the state one practices in, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
Physicians and fraud: 5 cases to know
Here are seven physicians who have been involved or are allegedly involved in five healthcare fraud cases reported by Becker’s since Jan. 30:
What growth looks like for Optum — and how ASCs fit in
Optum, the country’s largest employer of physicians and parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, is focusing on a different type of growth: hiring employees instead of building facilities.
Interventional cardiologist joins Rivers Health
Point Pleasant, W.Va.-based Rivers Health added George Linsenmeyer, MD, to its staff.
Samaritan Medical acquires Cardiology Associates of Northern New York
Watertown, N.Y.-based Samaritan Medical has added cardiology services through the acquisition of Cardiology Associates of Northern New York, now known as Samaritan Cardiology, according to a Feb. 7 report from ABC affiliate WWTI.
Nebraska's colonoscopy coverage bill advances
Nebraska state Sen. Carol Blood’s proposed bill regarding the expansion of colonoscopy coverage has passed the first of three rounds of voting, NBC affiliate WOWT reported Feb. 6.
What to know about the CEO of Surgery Partners
Here are five things to know about Eric Evans, CEO of Surgery Partners:
5 numbers ASC leaders are watching
Here are five numbers ASC leaders should keep their eyes on:
How a Stark law interpretation could be harming independent physicians
A 2021 interpretation of Stark law prohibits medication delivery from independent physician practices, which is in turn affecting patient care, according to a Jan. 30 report in JCO Oncology Practice written by three oncologists.
Colonoscopy cost in 50 cities
Here is the average cost of a colonoscopy by state in outpatient hospital settings in the 50 most populous cities in the U.S., based on data from insurance company Sidecar Health’s Care Calculator and population data from the Census Bureau published by…
