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ASCA to offer virtual administrator development program
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association will offer two classes of its ASC Administrator Development Program — as a hybrid and virtual option, according to the organization’s website.
Cigna in the headlines: 4 updates to know
Here are four Cigna updates reported by Becker’s since Feb. 20:
4 healthcare companies named 'disruptors' for 2023
CNBC has released its 11th annual “Disruptor 50” list, honoring private companies chasing major opportunities and growing despite market challenges. At least 35 of the honorees are valued at over $1 billion.
Whistleblower gets $279M in record-setting decision
The largest whistleblower award ever was granted in early May, more than doubling the previous record.
Revenue cycle management tool expands to ASC market
Revenue cycle management services company Savista is expanding into the ASC market, according to a May 9 press release sent to Becker’s.
California ASC adds spinal cord stimulation procedure
National Surgical Center Stockton (Calif.) has begun offering HFX, high-frequency spinal cord stimulation procedures for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy.
What anesthesiologists are paid per hour per state
Nebraska offers anesthesiologists the highest hourly mean wage, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
Mental illness in your 20s and 30s linked to higher chance of heart attacks and strokes
Individuals in their 20s and 30s with mental disorders face a higher risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to a study published April 28 in the European Journal of Cardiology.
What the push toward the 'homespital' means for private practices
Healthcare is constantly evolving, and technology is at the forefront of driving those changes.
Where gastroenterology falls on the list of highest-earning specialties
The average salary for gastroenterologists is $501,000, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023.
