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Meet the 19 physicians in the 118th US Congress
As healthcare legislation continues to play a major role in determining the future of physicians and ASCs, from ASC price transparency legislation to prior authorization changes, 19 physicians have stepped up to represent their fellow professional coll…
Where Health Care Service Corp. pays the lowest rates for colonoscopies
Northwest Health-La Porte (Ind.) is the healthcare organization with the lowest PPO payment rates for screening colonoscopies from Health Care Service Corp., which provides Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in five states.
Where Health Care Service Corp. pays the highest rates for colonoscopies
Long Beach (Calif.) Medical Center is the healthcare organization with the highest PPO payment rates for screening colonoscopies from Health Care Service Corp., which provides Blue Cross Blue Shield plans in five states.
Nearly half of residents have considered changing careers
Nearly half of residents (44%) have considered changing career paths at least once since starting their residencies, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Resident Lifestyle & Happiness Report,” published Oct. 17.
Former California physician pleads guilty to prescription fraud
Raphael Malikian, MD, a former physician based in Llano and Palmdale, Calif., pleaded guilty to federal narcotics charges for illegally dispensing and prescribing controlled substances.
The 10 lowest-paying states for RNs
Registered nurses in Arkansas earn an average of $67,838 per year, 16 percent less than the national average and the lowest figure nationwide, according to career website ZipRecruiter.
The 6 biggest challenges faced by medical residents
For the last five years, medical residents have consistently named work-life balance, time pressure and a fear of failure as their biggest challenges, and 2023 is no different, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Residents Lifestyle & Happiness Report,” …
Captiva Spine's WatchTower navigation system used in first ASC case
Captiva Spine’s WatchTower navigation system was used for the first time in an ASC, the company said Oct. 17.
The 10 highest-paying states for RNs
Registered nurses earn $103,701 per year in Washington — 29 percent more than the national average — according to career website ZipRecruiter.
Bassett Medical Center performs 100th Watchman procedure
Cooperstown, N.Y.-based Bassett Medical Center’s interventional cardiology team has completed its 100th Watchman heart procedure.
