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Top 9 contributors of surgeon burnout
Too many bureaucratic tasks are the top contributors of surgeon burnout in 2023, according to a Feb. 24 Medscape report based on a survey of over 9,100 physicians.
Orthopaedic Medical Group Surgery Center adds orthopedic surgeon
Orthopaedic Medical Group Surgery Center in Lithia, Fla., has added orthopedic surgeon Nick Sexton, MD, to its team.
6 CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Healthcare updates for ASCs
Here are six updates on healthcare giants CVS, Walmart and Walgreens reported by Becker’s in February:
Outpatient reimbursements getting more complex: What this means for ASCs
Outpatient visits are being billed at increasingly higher levels, according to a Feb. 27 analysis from the Peterson Foundation and Kaiser Family Foundation.
Medline tapped as exclusive medical supplier for Mass General Brigham ASCs
Medline has been tapped as the exclusive provider of medical and surgical supplies for Boston-based Mass General Brigham’s healthcare network, including for its ASCs.
How happy are ophthalmologists in 2023?
Ophthalmologists are the seventh-happiest physician specialists in 2023, with 62 percent describing themselves as either happy or very happy outside of the workplace, according to a Feb. 24 Medscape report based on a survey of over 9,100 practicing phy…
How happy are anesthesiologists outside work? 3 report takeaways
Only 58 percent of anesthesiologists said they were happy outside of work, compared to 85 percent before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Medscape’s “Anesthesiologist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2023,” released Feb. 24.
Private practice 'not feasible' for young physicians, says Rush University surgeon
While private practice can be an alluring option for young physicians looking to control their own workload and schedules, it might not be possible in today’s surgical environment.
10 states where ASC owners can expect to spend the most on utilities
Energy bills for homes and offices can vary from state to state, being impacted by laws, local rates and state climate.
Rancho Mirage Hospital to spend $156M on cardiology ASC, pavilion expansion
Rancho Mirage (Calif.) Hospital, part of Eisenhower Health, is investing $156 million into the construction of a four-story cardiology ASC and an expansion of its cardiology pavilion, according to a Feb. 26 report from the Desert Sun.
