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The anesthesia trends leaders are sick of hearing about
From the buzz around artificial intelligence to the persistent squeeze on reimbursement, eight leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the trends they’re tired of hearing about. Question: What’s one anesthesia trend you’re sick of hearing about? Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. George Anatsein, MD. Director of Anesthesiology at White Plains […]
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CMS drops 5 payment rules: 10 things ASCs need to know
CMS recently proposed a series of payment updates across multiple care settings for fiscal year 2026. ASCs are impacted directly, but the changes could affect care delivery dynamics. Here are 10 things to know: 1. CMS proposed a 2.4% payment increase for inpatient hospitals, translating to a $4 billion funding surge. The proposed 2.4% pay […]
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The highest, lowest-paying regions for physicians
The West North Central region is the highest-paid region for physicians, according to Medscape’s Physician Compensation Report 2025. Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians who responded between Oct. 3, 2024 and Jan. 15, 2025. West North Central: $404,000 East South Central: $375,000 East North Central: $367,000 West: $363,000 South Atlantic: $362,000 West South Central: $361,000 Pacific (includes […]
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Physician pay erodes in 15 specialties
Although physicians reported a 3.6% compensation increase, 15 physician specialties, including many ASC specialties, reported pay drops from 2023 to 2024, according to Medscape’s Physician Compensation Report 2025. Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians who responded between Oct. 3, 2024 and Jan. 15, 2025. Here are the 15 physician specialties that reported pay declines:
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Florida pharmacy will pay $1M for fraud, falsifying physician records
A Florida-based pharmacy, OHM Pharmacy Services, agreed to plead guilty to one count of healthcare fraud, pay $82,000 in restitution and pay an additional $1 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act, according to an April 10 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
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Why this cardiology group is rejecting private equity offers
As investor interest in cardiology continues to surge, private equity has become an increasingly prominent force shaping the landscape of the specialty. At the same time, heightened concerns over physician autonomy and long-term practice stability are prompting many cardiology groups and healthcare leaders to carefully weigh the implications of private equity involvement. Vance Chunn, CEO […]
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Anesthesia overhaul: The changes ASCs want to see
Anesthesia coverage continues to be one of the most pressing issues facing ASCs. Leaders across the ASC and anesthesia landscape joined Becker’s to discuss targeted changes that could address these growing challenges and help stabilize the field in the long term. 1. Boost the anesthesia pool The shortage of anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists and […]
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The latest efforts to keep Crozer Health open
Efforts to keep Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health’s two hospitals open continue as system leaders race to secure critical funding. Here’s the latest: Earlier in March, Crozer narrowly avoided closure when emergency funding was secured from the Foundation for Delaware County. The last-minute financial rescue followed a March 9 emergency meeting arranged by a federal bankruptcy […]
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29 physician specialties ranked by compensation
Orthopedics is the highest-paying physician specialty, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report 2025,” released April 11. Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians across 29 specialties from Oct. 2, 2024, to Jan. 14, 2025. 1. Orthopedics (includes orthopedics and orthopedic surgery): $543,000 2. Radiology: $520,000 3. Plastic surgery: $516,000 4. Cardiology: $506,000 5. Anesthesiology: $499,000 6. Gastroenterology: $495,000 […]
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A look into Novant Health’s ‘outpatient focused’ hospital
Novant Health plans to apply for a certificate of need to build an “outpatient-focused” hospital in Greenville, S.C., according to a notice on the health system’s website. The Winston-Salem, N.C.-based system will partner with local physicians on the proposed 20-bed facility. Over the past year, Novant Health has significantly expanded its footprint in South Carolina, […]
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