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How many hours a week do gastroenterologists spend with patients?
Fifty-two percent of gastroenterologists see patients for 30 to 40 hours a week, according to Medscape’s “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report” for 2023.
U of Rochester Medical Center unveils first phase of $227M orthopedic surgery center
The University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center has completed and opened its new orthopedic facility, the first phase of its $227 million orthopedic project, NBC10 reported May 24.
Envision goes bankrupt: A timeline of events
Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Healthcare, an ASC operator and physician services company, has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy and recently announced it will lay off 329 employees.
Gastroenterologists' biggest competition in 2023
About 20 percent of gastroenterologists have had their income impacted by nonphysician practitioners this year, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report,” published on May 24.
Cardiologist pay by setting
Although the mean annual wage among all cardiologists is $421,330, that can vary based on factors including experience and practice setting, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
The 'real' danger of consolidation
Anthony Sclafani, MD, director of facial plastic surgery and otolaryngology professor at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, joined Becker’s to discuss the benefits — and disadvantages — of consolidation.
5 payer updates to know
Here are five payer updates Becker’s has reported on since May 16:
2 states loosening certificate of need laws for ASCs
Currently, over 30 states in the U.S. have certificate of need laws that impact ASCs in some way, meaning they need to obtain state permission to build facilities, make expansions or buy expensive equipment.
Walmart among top 5 pharmacies by revenue and 5 more company updates
Here are six updates on Walmart Healthcare reported by Becker’s since April 13:
5 most affordable beach towns for physicians to retire in
Several cities in Florida and the Carolinas have been named the most affordable beach towns to retire in, according to a new ranking from personal finance publication GoBankingRates.
