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Stryker net sales up by 11% in 2023: What ASCs should know
Medtech company Stryker has reported an 11.1% increase in net sales for 2023, reaching $20.5 billion.
The 10 worst states for physicians to retire in for 2024
Kentucky has been named the worst state to retire in for 2024 by personal finance website WalletHub.
Physician vs. RN pay: 5 key comparisons
Here are five comparisons providing insight on compensation differences between physicians and registered nurses, using data from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
The 5 most frequently considered elective procedures among older patients
The most common elective procedure that older patients are considering is a major joint surgery, according to a Jan. 30 study published in the JAMA Network.
What's keeping older patients from getting surgery
There are several key factors preventing U.S. adults from undergoing elective procedures at ASCs, according to a Jan. 30 study published in the JAMA Network.
How much does it cost to employ a physician?
The average cost of employing a provider full time in the fourth quarter of 2023 was $616,273, representing a rising cost of labor, according to data from Kaufman Hall.
Physician to pay $95K to settle kickback allegations
A Washington physician agreed to pay $95,000 to resolve allegations that he participated in a scheme in which he ordered medically unnecessary durable medical equipment for kickbacks.
HCA nets $5.2B in 2023, names CFO: 5 notes
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare rounded out 2023 with fourth-quarter net income totaling $1.61 billion, a decrease of 26% year over year.
GI Alliance partners with AI company
GI Alliance has partnered with Ambience Healthcare to build a suite of artificial intelligence documentation tools, specifically for gastroenterology.
Virginia medical office building sold for $5.4M
Healthcare real estate firm Flagship Healthcare Properties has acquired a medical office building in Mechanicsville, Va., for $5.4 million, according to a Jan. 30 report from Richmond BizSense.
