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2 keys to private practice success in 2023
The American Medical Association laid out two keys to keep private practices running as 2023 winds down in an Oct. 31 blog post.
What healthcare reform means to the ASC CEO running for Congress
Healthcare reform is key to the platform of Austin Cheng, CEO of New York City-based Gramercy Surgery Center and candidate to represent New York’s 3rd Congressional District.
Ophthalmologist jobs projected to grow 4%
The projected change in employment for ophthalmologists is expected to increase 4% by 2032, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
5 highest paid cardiologists in San Diego
The highest paid cardiologist in San Diego earns $749,800, 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.
Louisiana physician guilty of tax evasion
Baton Rouge, La.-based physician Melissa Barrett, MD, was found guilty of tax evasion.
District court dismisses GI lawsuit against the FDA
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a request from Norwich Pharmaceuticals that would require the FDA to grant immediate final approval of its new drug application for its gastrointestinal medication Xifaxan.
UnitedHealthcare launches round 2 of prior authorization cuts: What ASCs should know
In August, UnitedHealthcare announced plans to reduce 20% of its prior authorization requirements for its members and member physicians beginning on Sept. 1.
Medical Facilities Corp. divests from 5 of 6 ASCs
Management company Medical Facilities Corp. has divested from five of its six non-core ASCs in the last year, with plans to continue divesting non-core assets and surgical hospital assets over time, according to a third quarter update from investment a…
Oregon Health Authority approves AmSurg's takeover of 5 ASCs
The Oregon Health Authority has approved a material change transaction that will transfer ownership of five ASCs in the state from Envision Healthcare to its ASC-focused subsidiary AmSurg.
Physicians per capita in all 50 states
Washington D.C. has more physicians per capita than any state, according to the latest Association of American Medical Colleges State Physician Workforce Data Report, released last year.
