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ASCs in hot water: 7 notes on reimbursements

From operating costs to orthopedic cases, seven ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their biggest issues with reimbursement. 

Payers still pushing procedures to the ASC setting — here's why

Cost savings and convenience are pushing procedures to the ASC setting, according to five leaders who spoke with Becker’s ASC Review.

Average incentive bonus by specialty

Orthopedic surgeons earn the largest average incentive bonus at $134,000 a year, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Compensation Report” published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties.

Physician pay by race, ethnicity

White physicians make $47,000 more than their Black counterparts, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023, published April 14.

How many hours a week do physicians in each specialty work?

Physicians work an average of 50 hours a week, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report 2023.”

Which physician specialties feel fairly compensated

Just over half of physicians (52 percent) feel fairly compensated, down from 55 percent prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Compensation Report” published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 2…

States where physician pay is highest and lowest

Physicians in Wisconsin earned the highest pay over the last year on average, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Compensation Report” published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties.

Gastroenterologist pay up 11% in 2023: 8 stats to know

Gastroenterologist income is up 11 percent in the last year, reaching $501,000 annually, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Compensation Report” published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties. 

Medical office building mergers, acquisitions up 14% in Q1

Medical office building mergers and acquisitions were up 13.7 percent in the first quarter of 2023 and up 5 percent from the same period last year. 

Echo Real Estate acquires Illinois medical office building leased to Advocate

Echo Real Estate Capital has acquired a 7,550-square-foot medical office building in Morton Grove, Ill., according to an April 13 report from REJournals.