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UAMS adds inflammatory bowel disease program leader
Gastroenterologist Mohammad Alomari, MD, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences division of gastroenterology and hepatology to oversee its inflammatory bowel disease program and clinic.
Anesthesia challenges piling up
From reimbursement declines to provider shortages, anesthesia leaders are facing new and longstanding challenges.
Physician-owned surgical hospital to temporarily close after losing Medicare contract
Modesto, Calif.-based, physician-owned Stanislaus Surgical Hospital said it will suspend operations indefinitely and lay off employees after CMS terminated its provider agreement, a spokesperson for the hospital confirmed to Becker’s.
Meet the leaders of the 5 best hospitals in New Jersey for cardiac care
Healthgrades released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac care in 2024, including five in New Jersey.
3 payer updates impacting ASCs
Here are three updates payer policies and decisions that ASCs need to know:
5 massive hospital mergers and acquisitions to know in 2024
Healthcare consolidation continues to accelerate, impacting ASCs in various markets, including changes in competitive dynamics, reimbursement rates and opportunities for partnerships.
Bad news for physician reimbursements
Many leaders feel physician pay is not keeping up with the rising cost of practice, and CMS and other payer moves indicate this trend could continue.
Court upholds Stark law exception blocking mail-order drug dispensing
A district court dismissed an oncology trade association’s challenge to Stark law guidance prohibiting physicians from dispensing drugs in locations outside of their office on Aug. 30.
ASC administrator vs. physician pay: 10 notes
Here are 10 stats to know about how physician pay stacks up compared to ASC leader pay:
15 best places for physicians to retire
Medscape has named the 15 best cities for physicians to retire in 2024, taking into consideration factors including the cultural scene, year-round weather, living costs, access to healthcare and outdoor recreational activities.
