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Stark law changes ramp up in 2023

Here are four Stark law changes Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 15:

Remote, hybrid employers hiring 2 times fast than those fully in-office

Companies with remote or hybrid work policies are hiring workers at twice the rate of employers that are fully in the office, according to a July 18 report from Forbes.

Payers recognizing the power of ASCs is 'crucial'

Josh Troast, director of ambulatory surgical services for Muskegon (Mich.) Surgical Associates, joined Becker’s to discuss what ASCs need to thrive in the next five years. 

Top hospitals for gastrointestinal care in Illinois

Illinois is home to nine of the best hospitals for gastrointestinal care, according to Healthgrades.

The fate of private practices

The number of private practice physicians in the U.S. is declining, but why? And what does this mean for the future of private practice as a whole? 

'The private practitioner is a dying breed': The future of physician autonomy

In an increasingly consolidated industry, some physicians worry that the future of private practice isn’t so bright.

Glendale Memorial Hospital recognized for robotic, colorectal surgery

San Francisco-based Dignity Health’s Glendale (Calif.) Memorial Hospital and Health Center has been recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as an accredited Center of Excellence in robotic and colorectal surgery, according to  a July 13 news…

Ophthalmologist hourly wage vs. minimum wage in 30 states

The mean hourly wage for ophthalmologists across the U.S. is $127.62, according to the Bureau of Labor Statics, which is significantly higher than the minimum wage in each state.

Finding solutions to the puzzles: The best parts of this nursing director's job

Emma Gimmel, BSN, RN, director of nursing for New York City-based Manhattan Endoscopy, shared with Becker’s the five best parts about her job. 

Baptist Health opens outpatient medical center in Kentucky

Baptist Health opened a new outpatient medical center in Louisville, Ky., ABC affiliate WHAS11 reported July 20.