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Good news for the ASC labor market
The labor market tightened over the last year and surgery center leaders are keeping a close eye on the trends.
10 states with the most new ASCs
California had the most new surgery centers in 2023, followed by Florida, Texas and Wisconsin.
ASC leader average pay by region
ASC leaders on average report a $120,000 salary, while vice presidents and chief nurse executives are earning more, according to an OR Manager survey.
ASCs face leadership exodus
The next five years could bring a large exodus of ASC leaders, according to an OR Manager survey.
Anesthesia practices sue CMS over reimbursement method
Four anesthesia practices are suing CMS and HHS, among other parties, alleging CMS’ methodology for calculating reimbursements is illegal in its inclusion of costs associated with nonphysician practitioners.
AGA reiterates concerns over UnitedHealthcare endoscopy policy
The American Gastroenterological Association issued a statement Dec. 20 objecting to UnitedHealthcare’s advance notification program for gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures and its proposed gold card prior authorization program planned for 2024.
How staffing shortages pushed 1 health system — and its ASCs — to innovate
Healthcare has been plagued with staffing shortages, a looming physician exodus, an aging population, an increase in costs and a decline in provider pay — and that is just the tip of the iceberg.
5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Las Vegas
The highest paid anesthesiologist in Las Vegas earns $627,200 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
5 physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology
Here are five physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology through their use of technology, their research and other accomplishments:
5 numbers keeping ASC leaders on edge
Here are five numbers that provide insight into what is on ASC leaders’ minds going into 2024:
