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The specialties predicted to have physician surpluses, shortages
Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology will have the biggest shortage of physicians in the future, according to a recent report from Axuall. The specialty with the largest projected physician surplus is emergency medicine. The 2025 Clinician Workforce Insights Report analyzed data points including claims data, facility affiliations, utilization rates and average tenures to predict which […]
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The financial decision weighing on independent surgeons
Financial stressors, including lower reimbursement rates, inflation and rising overhead costs, are forcing independent physicians and surgeons to make big changes. To keep up, some surgeons are choosing to retire early, some are heading into the private equity route and others are moving to hospital systems. H. Kurtis Biggs, DO, founder of the Joint Replacement […]
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The top 10 physician specialties by provider count
Family medicine has the highest number of providers out of any physician specialty, according to a report from Axuall. The 2025 Clinician Workforce Insights Report analyzed components such as historical claim volume, emerging patient trends, facility and organization specific data and geographic trends to assess the current and project demand for physician specialties. Here are […]
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Smith+Nephew to build 1st orthopedic ASC in the UK
Medtech company Smith+Nephew has partnered with Standard Health to develop the first orthopedic ASC in the United Kingdom. The facility will provide services including rotator cuff repair, ACL reconstruction, knee and hip replacements and foot, ankle, hand and wrist procedures, according to a June 18 news release from Smith+Nephew. Standard Health is aiming to open […]
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Banner Health names new chief supply chain officer
Phoenix-based Banner Health has appointed Ryan Koos as senior vice president and chief supply chain officer. In the role, Mr. Koos will oversee all aspects of the health system’s supply chain, including ordering, distribution, inventory, strategy of sourcing and contracting, according to a June 16 news release from Banner Health. Mr. Koos has more than […]
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South Dakota independent physician group to join Sanford Health
Creekside Medical Clinic, an independent, physician-owned group, is joining Sioux Fall, S.D.-based Sanford Health. The clinic is located in Rapid City, S.D., and provides outpatient care, preventive health screenings and an on-site laboratory, according to a June 16 news release from Sanford Health. Creekside Medical Clinic has provided care for more than 25 years, and […]
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The 5 states where RN pay increased the most
California saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for registered nurses from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for RNs increased $3,950 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $98,430. Here are the five states with the largest jumps in compensation for registered […]
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Eyecare tech company names new CEO
Sightview, an electronic health record and practice management partner focused on eyecare, has appointed Tycene Fritcher as CEO. Ms. Fritcher will help implement new technologies to improve its offerings for ophthalmologists and other eye care providers, according to a June 16 news release. She has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare IT and […]
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Ophthalmic AI developer closes fundraising round
Amaros, a developer of an ophthalmic AI platform, has closed on a series A financing round. The additional funding will help the company continue product development, expand commercial partnerships and scale its engineering, clinical and data sciences teams, according to a June 17 news release. The company’s EvidenceEngine platform integrates data sets including electronic medical […]
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New Jersey hospital completes 100th TAVR procedure
Newark, N.J.-based University Hospital’s Structural Heart Program has completed its 100th transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure. Each procedure is performed by a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, at the hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab, according to a June 12 news release. The catheterization lab uses intravascular imaging and physiological studies to consistently perform procedures. […]
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