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The average wait to see a cardiologist is more than a month: Report
Patients in the U.S. have to wait an average of 32.7 days to see a cardiologist, according to a recent report from AMN Healthcare. The wait time is an increase of 23% since 2022, when the average wait time was 26.6 days. In 2004, the average wait time to see a cardiologist was 18.8 days. […]
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Georgia cardiologist dies at 96
Thomas Yeh, MD, a cardiovascular surgeon of Savannah, Ga., died May 19 at age 96, according to a May 25 report from Savannah Morning News. Dr. Yeh graduated first in his class from the National Taiwan University and came to the U.S. in 1952. He then served an internship in Utah, completed a residency in […]
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5 highest-paid ophthalmologists in Tampa
The highest-paid ophthalmologist in Tampa, Fla., earns $688,800 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $301,500 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here is what the five highest-paid ophthalmologists in Tampa, Fla., earn each year, their amount of experience and their […]
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The top disruptions to ASC growth
From regulatory barriers and challenges to continually increasing costs paired with consistently stagnant reimbursements, here are some of the biggest roadblocks and hurdles to ASC and physician practice growth in 2025, according to industry leaders. These five executives, physicians and administrators recently connected with Becker’s to share some of the top challenges the industry is […]
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What USPI has been up to in 2025
Here are six updates to know on Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025:
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What’s going on with prior authorization?
Here are four updates on prior authorization for ASC leaders and physicians to know, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025:
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HCA Healthcare’s best practices for physician recruitment, retention
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has a network of 190 hospitals, more than 2,500 care sites and more than 44,000 physicians, making it one of the largest players in the healthcare industry. Three of the organization’s physician leaders recently shared how HCA Healthcare navigates physician recruitment and retention with the American Medical Association. Here are 9 […]
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Texas physician sentenced for $118M healthcare fraud scheme
A physician in Mission, Texas, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for carrying out a healthcare fraud scheme involving more than $118 million in false claims. Jorge Zamora-Quezada, MD, falsely diagnosed his patients with rheumatoid arthritis, ordering unnecessary tests and treatments to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and […]
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5 innovations fueling ASCs growth in 2025
Here are five innovations that are driving growth throughout the ASC industry, as reported by Becker’s so far this year:
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Auxira Health launches virtual cardiology model
Auxira Health, a virtual cardiology model, has launched to expand access to cardiology care. The model virtually embeds clinical teams into cardiology practices, reducing administrative burdens and improving workflows, according to a May 22 news release. Cardiology practices are matched with advanced practice providers, medical assistants and registered nurses who work remotely to help physicians […]
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