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145 physician leaders to know | 2023

Becker’s is thrilled to release the 2023 edition of its “Physician leaders to know” list.

What today's anesthesia employment trends mean for independent ASCs

Matthew Meyer, MD, associate professor of anesthesiology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, spoke with Becker’s to answer, “What do current anesthesia employment trends mean for independent ASCs?”

Number of ASCs in the 10 best states to practice medicine

South Dakota — the best state to practice medicine, according to financial advisory group Physicians Thrive — has 15 ASCs. 

Orthopedic ASC rejects 'sexy, exciting, crazy technology' in favor of new growth model

Andrew Lovewll joined the Becker’s Ambulatory Surgery Centers podcast to talk about the future of orthopedics in ASCs and his practice’s unique approach to growth.

ASC margins can't take it anymore

For many ASCs, margins can’t tighten anymore. But cost pressures persist and insurance companies haven’t adjusted to reflect rising supply and labor costs.

10 busiest ASCs for glaucoma surgery

Definitive Healthcare published a list June 29 revealing the 10 ASCs that performed the highest number of glaucoma surgeries in 2022.

Pain clinic closes, physician fined amid unlawful opioid distribution allegations 

A Tarpon Springs, Fla.-based pain management clinic will close and its clinic’s owners and its former physicians have been fined for their alleged unlawful distribution of opioids. 

ASC company notes from the 1st half of 2023

From Optum to United Surgical Partners International, here are 10 notes from the biggest ASC companies in the nation for the first half of 2023: 

American Academy of Ophthalmology launches new professional group

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has established a new membership group, the American Academy of Ophthalmic Professionals, to support the professional interests of technicians, ophthalmic assistants, photographers, nurses, orthoptists and other me…

Healthcare CEO pay vs. orthopedic surgeon pay 

Here are five stats to know about how orthopedic surgeon pay stacks up compared to CEO pay: