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What every physician should know about Stark law

Many physicians have experienced challenges stemming from Stark law, which bans them from making referrals for Medicare-payable health services if the physician or immediate family member has a financial relationship with the entity. 

Anesthesiologist compensation in 5 numbers

Here are five numbers that provide insight into anesthesiologist compensation:

Nvision expands with Texas joint venture

Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based Nvision Eye Centers has partnered with San Antonio-based ophthalmology group Parkhurst NuVision.

Which states have banned noncompetes?

Earlier this year, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would’ve banned noncompetes and added the state to a short list of those prohibiting noncompetes. 

5 numbers keeping private practice physicians up at night

The number of private practices has rapidly declined in the last 10 years, as physicians move to the stability of employed models amid increasing healthcare consolidation. 

Iowa ASC taps new executive director

Surgery Center Cedar Rapids (Iowa) has tapped Elly Steffen as its new executive director, according to a Jan. 15 report from the Corridor Business Journal.

The highest-paying physician specialties

Physicians and surgeons topped a list from Forbes Advisor  of the 20 highest-paying healthcare jobs. 

The most important factors for physicians choosing where to work

A flexible schedule is the most important factor for physicians when choosing a healthcare employer, according to a report on what physicians value at work published by healthcare talent firm Adfire Health. 

How weight loss drugs may impact the ASC industry

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic have surged in popularity over the past year. But what does this increased popularity mean for the ASC industry?

Allied Digestive Health partners with Provation

West Long Branch, N.J.-based gastroenterology group Allied Digestive Health has partnered with Provation, a software company that focuses on clinical productivity and workflow automation.