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6 opportunities to shift from burnout to organizational success, per PA leaders
Burnout is the current reality for many healthcare workers, but physician assistants can sometimes fall under the radar.
175 + GI organizations pen letter opposing UnitedHealthcare's upcoming changes to prior authorization
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy gathered over 175 physician groups to cosign a letter to the UnitedHealthcare CEO opposing upcoming changes to prior authorization for GI endoscopy procedures, according to a May 16 press release from…
The physician issue with 'no clear end or solution in sight'
Timothy Babineau, MD, principal at ECG Management Consultants, spoke with Becker’s to discuss physicians’ reimbursement concerns.
Cardiology continues to migrate to ASCs
Cardiology procedures are continuing to migrate to the ASC setting, leaders said at a March 22 California Ambulatory Surgery Association summit with payers and industry stakeholders.
What happens if ASC reimbursement issues are not addressed?
While the ASC industry as a whole has opportunity for growth, Raghu Reddy, chief administrative officer of Cumberland-based SurgCenter of Western Maryland, is concerned about the lack of accountability for payers.
What to consider when paying anesthesiologists, CRNAs
When deciding what to pay anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, it is more important to assess what will keep anesthesiologists from leaving a group rather than relying solely on data, Rita Astani, president of anesthesia at RC…
Anesthesiologist pay by setting
Although the mean annual wage among all anesthesiologists is $302,970, that can vary based on factors including experience and practice setting, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
Blue Cross Blue Shield expands primary care network in Massachusetts
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has expanded its primary care network with the addition of three physician groups to its network.
US wealth: What it takes to be in the 'top 1%'
About 11 percent of physicians have a net worth of more than $5 million, according to 2022 data from Medscape, placing them in the richest 1 percent of all U.S. residents, according to a May 16 report from Bloomberg.
5 things ASC leaders should know about Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is one of the biggest brands in healthcare.
