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The richest physician billionaires: Who is ending 2023 at the top of the list
The five richest physicians are ending 2023 with a combined net worth of nearly $35 billion, according to Forbes’ real-time net worth tracker.
OHSU completes 1st awake spine surgery
A surgery team at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland performed the system’s first surgical removal of a herniated disc without the use of general anesthesia.
CRNA pay by state
The average annual salary for certified nurse anesthetists in the U.S. is $205,770.
Connecticut physician sentenced for $2.6M fraud scheme
Greenwich, Conn.-based psychologist Michael Lonski, PhD, was sentenced to 27 months of imprisonment for operating a $2.6 million healthcare fraud scheme.
Independent practices 'continue to disappear': Why this leader is worried about consolidation in 2024
Many healthcare leaders are worried about industry consolidation as physicians continue to opt for employed models over private practice.
5 highest paid cardiologists in Las Vegas
The highest paid cardiologist in Las Vegas earns $767,700, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Franciscan Physician Network adds cardiologist
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network added Sheryl Christy, DO, to its team of cardiologists.
46 ASCs popping up in certificate-of-need states in 2023
Here are 46 ASCs in certificate-of-need states that have opened or have plans to open that Becker’s has reported on in 2023:
The payer behavior making gastroenterologists wary
Here are three major payer moves and tendencies that have drawn gastroenterologists’ interest in 2023:
10 ASC leaders' thoughts that rocked 2023
Here are 10 thoughts shared with Becker’s by ASC leaders that give key insight into the industry:
