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MedPAC urges physician pay increases: 3 things to know
MedPAC is urging Congress to increase Medicare pay in its 2025 payment update recommendations drafted Dec. 8.
5 highest paid cardiologists in Atlanta
The highest paid cardiologist in Atlanta earns $961,500, 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.
The 10 most productive states
New York is the most productive state in the nation, with $120.67 of value added for every hour worked, according to new research from business company Upflip based on the newest labor productivity data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Amazon, CVS Health and Optum: How the big 3 took on value-based care in 2023
Amazon, CVS Health and Optum are no strangers to value-based care. Here’s how they dug deeper into the model in 2023:
GI groups continue to fight against UnitedHealthcare's 'hasty' advance notification program
The American Gastroenterological Association and 17 patient advocacy organizations have submitted a letter to UnitedHealthcare calling on the payer to reverse its advance notification program, which went into effect earlier this year.
What's on GI specialists' holiday wish lists?
Headed into the holiday season, medical specialists are making their “dream” wish lists not just for themselves, but for their practices and patients as well.
The physician specialties that charge the most
Cardiac surgeons are the physician specialty with the highest average charges, according to a November report from Definitive Healthcare.
Arkansas health system to close 2 clinics: What ASCs need to know
Harrison-based North Arkansas Regional Medical Center plans to close two clinics and an urgent care center, KY3 reported Dec. 1.
Erlanger Cardiology earns chest pain accreditation
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Cardiology has been awarded chest pain center accreditation with primary percutaneous coronary intervention from the American College of Cardiology, according to a Dec. 11 report from chattanoogan.com.
AmSurg revamps leadership in 2023
AmSurg’s leadership team has undergone significant changes in 2023:
