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What US region is seeing the largest increase in physician compensation?
Physicians working in the Western region of the U.S. have seen the largest increase in compensation from 2019 to 2022, according to the 2023 “MGMA DataDive Provider Compensation” report, which collected data from nearly 190,000 providers across 6,800 o…
Keys for ASC growth: Partnerships, joint ventures and contracting
While ASCs have key opportunities for growth in the expansion of services being offered, including a migration of orthopedic, spine and cardiac procedures, new partnerships and ownership models can also be critical for development.
Surgeons' biggest competition in 2023
Although the average general surgeon earned 2 percent more in 2023 than 2022, 18 percent of surgeons said they felt pressure from competition affecting their income, according to Medscape’s “General Surgeon Compensation Report” for 2023.
Health system finances on the upswing: 5 things to know
Many health systems were off to a rough financial start at the beginning of 2023, but for some, things are beginning to look up.
Surgeon pay by setting
Although the mean annual wage among all surgeons is $337,980, that can vary based on factors including experience and practice setting, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
Athenahealth partners with automated coordination, prior authorization tool
The Athenahealth marketplace has added GoHealthcare Practice Solutions, a provider of clinical and surgery coordination, prior authorization, utilization management and patient access services for orthopedics and ASCs.
Over 30% of ophthalmologists have seen income affected by competition
About 32 percent of ophthalmologists have seen their income affected by competition in the last year, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Ophthalmologist Compensation Report.”
Massachusetts Eye and Ear to pay $5.7M in false claims settlement
Massachusetts Eye and Ear in Boston has agreed to pay over $5.7 million to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act, the Justice Department reported May 24.
Are gastroenterologists dropping Medicare, Medicaid patients?
Twenty percent of gastroenterologists have not yet decided if they will drop Medicare and Medicaid patients, according to Medscape’s “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report” for 2023.
How 3 healthcare trends are challenging industry paradigms
Michael Davis, MD, a professor and the chief of urology and surgical director of the renal transplant program at University of New Mexico Health System in Albuquerque, joined Becker’s to discuss what healthcare innovations he thinks show the most promi…
