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The specialty with the slowest pay growth in the last 10 years
Nephrologists saw the lowest annual salary increase in the last 10 years — a bump of only $49,000 — while the specialty with the highest pay jump increased by more than $300,000, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023 and 2013…
The specialty with the highest 10-year pay jump
The average annual salary among plastic surgeons increased by $302,000 in the last 10 years, according to data from Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023 and 2013.
10 healthcare acquisitions in November
Here are 10 acquisitions of ASCs and medical buildings that occurred last month, as reported by Becker’s in November:
How total shoulder replacements got added to the ASC-payable list
In its final rule, CMS added 11 procedures to the ASC-covered list that were not included in the proposed rule, including total shoulder arthroplasty.
WellSpan ASC to add same-day joint replacements
Beginning Dec. 4, Hanover, Pa.-based WellSpan Health & Surgery Center will become the first ASC in the system to provide same-day total joint replacements for hips and knees.
ASCs sharpen strategies to combat payer behavior
ASCs are facing obstacles from payers in many markets to receive the reimbursements leaders say are needed to meet margins. Here is how many leaders are shifting their strategy.
ASC CEO could nab endorsement to replace George Santos in New York runoff
New York City-based Gramercy Surgery Center’s CEO, Austin Cheng, was one of three Democratic candidates screened by the Nassau County Democratic Committee to potentially be put forth as the party’s nominee in a special election runoff to replace unseat…
60% of employed physicians required to sign noncompetes
Approximately 60% of employed physicians were required to sign a noncompete when starting their jobs, limiting the ability to practice at other facilities locally, according to a survey from NORC at the University of Chicago.
$10M medical office building opens in Arizona
Construction is complete on a 22,000-square-foot, $10 million medical office building in Queen Creek, Ariz., the first medical office building in the market, according to a Dec. 4 report from ConnectCRE.
14 physicians suing their employers in 2023
Here are 14 suits where physicians are suing their former employers that Becker’s has reported on in 2023:
