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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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The 5 states where physician pay decreased the most
The District of Columbia saw the largest decrease in the average annual wage for physicians from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for physicians increased $4,830 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $253,470. Here are the five states with the largest drops in physician […]
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Congressman calls for expedited DOJ probe into UnitedHealth, Optum: 5 things to know
U.S. Rep. Pat Ryan has urged U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to strengthen the Justice Department’s antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group and Optum, according to a May 20 news release from Mr. Ryan’s office. Here are five things to know:
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The 5 states where physician pay increased the most
Maine saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for physicians from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for physicians increased $4,830 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $253,470. Here are the five states with the largest jumps in physician compensation using salary […]
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