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Top-paying states for RNs
California is the highest-paying state for registered nurses, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. In 10 states, RNs earn more than $100,000 on average. Here are the five top-paying states for RNs in 2025. Find the full list of pay by state here. 1. California: $148,330 2. […]
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The burdensome costs of 5 cardiovascular diseases
Currently, cardiovascular disease costs the U.S. healthcare system $318 billion, but that cost is expected to rise to $749 billion by 2035, according to a 2025 report from the American Heart and American Stroke Association. In addition, indirect costs of cardiovascular disease, including lost productivity, are expected to total $368 billion by 2035. Here are […]
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CRNA pay, by state
Massachusetts is the highest-paying state for nurse anesthetists, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Here is what CRNAs earn annually by state: Alabama: $176,970 Alaska: $268,970 Arizona: $246,300 Arkansas: $138,740 California: $220,000 Colorado: N/A Connecticut: $223,660 Delaware: $215,760 Florida: $236,610 Georgia: $219,130 Hawaii: N/A Idaho: N/A Illinois: […]
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CMS instructs contractors to expand coverage for CRC screenings
CMS recently instructed its administrative contractors to expand coverage for colorectal cancer screenings. CMS issued the request on March 20, instructing that all coinsurance and deductibles should be waived for several types of screenings beginning July 1. This includes screening CT colonographies, a form of CT-based colorectal cancer screening. CMS is also requiring contactors to […]
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Illinois outpatient facility sells for $16.3M
Medical outpatient facility Naperville (Ill.) Medical Center has been sold for $16.3 million, according to an April 4 report from the Chicago Business Journal. The 39,000-square-foot building is fully leased to Advocate Outpatient Center, an affiliate of Downers Grove, Ill.-based Advocate Health Care. It houses general surgery, primary care, physical therapy and cardiology services. Advocate […]
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FDA approves new general anesthetic
Pharmaceutical company Avenacy has launched Propofol injectable emulsion, USP, in the U.S. to be used for intravenous general anesthetic and sedation. The drug has been approved by the FDA as a generic equivalent to general anesthetic Diprivan, according to an April 7 press release. It is approved for use for induction of general anesthesia in […]
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Anesthetic gas emissions on the decline
A new study has found that greenhouse gas emissions from anesthetic gases have declined by 27% over the last 10 years, according to an April 3 report from Phys.org. A February study from Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor also predicted that switching to less-polluting inhaled anesthetic agents can reduce emissions by 50% in just one […]
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Constitution Surgery Alliance, Milagro strike ASC billing partnership
Constitution Billing and Financial Services, a subsidiary of Constitution Surgery Alliance, and medical coding company Milagro have partnered to launch a new billing platform at all CSA ASCs. Milgaro’s coding platform will be in use across CSA’s network, according to an April 4 news release. The platform will be used to improve AI-driven coding and […]
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HCA Florida opens new medical office building
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital has opened a new three-story medical office building, according to an April 4 report from South Florida Hospital News. The facility will offer several specialties, including family medicine, cardiology, pulmonary, general surgery, vascular care and orthopedics. The health system aims to bring multiple physician specialties under one roof, according to […]
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Metropolitan areas with the highest RN employment
There are currently 3,282,010 registered nurses employed in the U.S., according to May 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. While California has the most employed RNs of any state, the New York City area is the metropolitan area with the most employed RNs. The metropolitan areas with the most employed […]
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