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Tenet’s ASC playbook continues to evolve
Nashville, Tenn.-based Tenet Healthcare, the parent company of ASC giant United Surgical Partners International, is planning to invest at least $250 million annually in mergers and acquisitions in the ambulatory space, executives shared during the company’s April 29 earnings call. Here are seven notes to know on Tenet’s USPI strategy: 1. “The pipeline looks good,” […]
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The biggest mistakes ASCs make with anesthesia — and what it could cost them
Anesthesia coverage has become one of the most pressing issues facing ASCs today. As provider shortages worsen and reimbursement rates fail to keep pace with rising costs, many ASC leaders are struggling to establish and maintain sustainable anesthesia partnerships. Ten anesthesia leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the common mistakes ASC leaders make when developing anesthesia […]
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The value-based deals, bankruptcies and mergers shaping the industry
Healthcare is seeing a surge in entities pursuing opportunities arising from the transition from fee-for-service to value-based models, according to VMG Health’s 2025 Healthcare M&A Report, released on April 22. Here are 13 value-based care transactions shaping the industry, according to VMG Health. Payers and retailers 1. In January 2024, Cigna announced the sale of […]
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4 in 10 physicians have a side gig
Thirty-eight percent of physicians have outside paid work, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Physician Compensation Report,” published April 11. Here are three more stats to know about physician side gigs: 1. Sixty-one percent of surveyed primary care physicians said they have outside paid work, and 62% of specialists, according to Medscape’s survey. 2. Internal medicine physicians […]
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Lab execs sentenced to prison for physician kickback scheme
Two former laboratory sales executives have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a physician kickback scheme, according to an April 29 news release from the Justice Department. What happened? Who else is involved?
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62% of physicians say profession is underpaid
Sixty-two percent of physicians think that the profession is underpaid, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Physician Compensation Report,” published April 11. Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians who responded between Oct. 3, 2024 and Jan. 15, 2025. Here are three more notes: 1. Thirty-three percent of surveyed physicians said they were paid about right, and 5% said they […]
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Rhode Island to fast track Medicaid pay review following physician group closure
Following the closure of primary care group Anchor Medical Associations, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee brought forth several initiatives aimed to address provider shortages, low reimbursement rates and rising healthcare costs, The Newport Daily News reported April 29. Here are five things to know: 1. Earlier this month, Providence-based Anchor Medical Associates announced it will […]
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Would physicians recommend a career in medicine? 20 leaders weigh in
A new report from Jackson Physician Search found a sobering reality about the state of medicine — only 21% of physicians would recommend a career in medicine to young people, and just 32% say they would choose the profession again if given the chance. To better understand this disconnect, Becker’s asked physicians this question: If […]
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Why Medicare pay can’t keep pace with rising practice costs: 10 notes
The American Medical Association is advocating for physician reimbursements to be tied to the Medicare Economic Index, a measure developed in 1975 to track annual changes in physicians’ operating costs, according to a recent report from the organization. Here are 10 things to know: 1. When the Medicare Fee Schedule was introduced in 1992, the […]
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HCA’s cardiology strategy: 5 notes
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare saw strong growth from both inpatient and outpatient cardiac surgeries in the first quarter, but spending remains stable. “Our capital allocation within our capital spending hasn’t really changed, and I don’t anticipate it’s going to change materially as we push forward here,” CEO Sam Hazen said during the company’s first-quarter earnings […]
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