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Noncompetes in the South: 6 things to know

The U.S. has no national policy in regard to noncompete agreements, which prohibit clinicians from joining a competing practice or setting up their own within a particular distance from their previous employer for a certain period of time. This has led…

Noncompetes in the South: 6 things to know

The U.S. has no national policy in regard to noncompete agreements, which prohibit clinicians from joining a competing practice or setting up their own within a particular distance from their previous employer for a certain period of time. This has led…

8 payer moves ASCs need to know

Here are eight updates on six of the U.S.’ largest payers that ASC leaders should know:

FDA warns CVS, Walgreens over sale of unapproved eye drops

The FDA issued warning letters to eight companies for manufacturing or marketing unapproved ophthalmic drugs that have questionable sterility and the potential to harm users.

Average salaries of the 10 fastest-growing physician specialties

The number of employed psychiatrists is projected to increase by 6.7 percent by 2032, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.

The 8 most important factors for physicians seeking their 1st residency

Young residents going into medicine in 2023 see a healthy work-life balance as the most important factor in choosing their first residency opportunity, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Resident Salary & Debt Report,” published Sept. 13. 

5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Dallas

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Dallas earns $523,800 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.

2 ASCs undergoing expansions

Here are two surgery centers with plans for expansion that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 11:

Dr. Nicole Topilow joins OCLI Vision

OCLI Vision has added ophthalmologist Nicole Topilow, MD, to its eye care team. 

Resident salary up 5% from 2022

Physician resident compensation has reached $67,400 in 2023, up 5 percent from last year, according to Medcape’s 2023 “Resident Salary & Debt Report,” published Sept. 13.