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The biggest threat to the gastroenterology industry

Prior authorization has become one of the most talked about issues in gastroenterology in 2023. 

5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Phoenix

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Phoenix earns $623,500 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.

The best ASCs in the Northeast

Bedford (N.H.) Ambulatory Surgical Center is the top ASC in the Northeastern U.S., according to Newsweek’s “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” list, which ranks 550 of the more than 5,000 Medicare-certified ASCs in the country.

The best ASCs in the West

Millenium Surgery Center in Meridian, Idaho is the top ASC in the Western U.S., according to Newsweek’s “America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” list, which ranks 550 of the more than 5,000 Medicare-certified ASCs in the country.

Ophthalmologist files age discrimination lawsuit against Henry Ford Health

Lylas Mogk, MD, an ophthalmologist at Henry Ford Health in Grosse Pointe Park, Mich., is suing the system for age discrimination, according to an Oct. 19 report by CBS News. 

Arkansas physician pleads not guilty to Medicaid fraud

Brian Hyatt, MD, a psychiatrist and former head of Arkansas’ state medical board, pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of Medicaid fraud.

Medplex Outpatient Surgery Center earns approval for Alabama ASC

Hoover, Ala.-based Medplex Outpatient Surgery Center has earned approval from the state’s certificate-of-need review board to relocate its existing facility and construct an ASC two miles away, according to an Oct. 20 report from the law firm Bradley A…

Ohio system cuts ties with Anthem, Humana Medicare Advantage plans

Zanesville, Ohio-based Genesis HealthCare System will no longer accept Anthem or Humana Medicare Advantage plans beginning in 2024. 

Florida medical office building sold for $18.5M

A Coral Gables, Fla.-based medical office building originally constructed in 1954 has sold for $18.5 million, according to an Oct. 20 report from ConnectCRE.

The 10 highest-paying states for cardiologists

Cardiologists earn $420,483 in Nevada, the highest-paying state for the profession, according to career website ZipRecruiter.