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5 Stark law developments physicians can’t afford to miss
Here are five recent Stark law updates and reports that physicians need to know: CMS recently issued rare Stark law guidance for physician-owned hospitals CMS recently issued a rare Stark law advisory opinion allowing a physician-owned hospital to relocate eight miles away and add an emergency department while retaining its “whole hospital” exception. Despite changes […]
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ASCs match hospitals on outpatient heart procedure outcomes: Study
A landmark 2019 CMS ruling opened the door for ASCsto receive Medicare reimbursement for certain angioplasty and stenting procedures, and a new study suggests these procedures are just as safe in ASCs as they are in hospital outpatient departments. Katerina Dangas, MD, of Boston-based Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, presented these findings at the Society […]
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The new players disrupting the ASC industry
A wave of new companies is emerging to support independent ASCs, pushing back against industry consolidation by prioritizing physician ownership, autonomy and innovative management models. Here are three of the companies disrupting the industry: Ker Medical Ker Leader Medical is redefining ASC development by promoting physician independence through a co-op-style model. Rather than following the […]
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What 5 major healthcare bankruptcies say about the industry’s future
Bankruptcies across the healthcare sector continue to raise concerns about the stability of various care delivery and service models. Here are five recent bankruptcies and how they illustrate larger structural and financial challenges impacting the industry: 1. CareMax In November 2024, Miami-based CareMax, a senior-focused healthcare provider, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced plans […]
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Anesthesiologist salary outlook: 5 notes
Anesthesiologists, one of the highest-paid physician specialties, are seeing salaries shaped by factors such as geography, employment type, experience and market demand, according to AMN Healthcare’s Anesthesiologist Outlook for 2025. Here are five notes from the report: 1.The average salary for anesthesiologists has reached approximately $437,000. This figure reflects the continued need for their expertise […]
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The ‘silent’ killer of ASCs bottom line
Staff retention and turnover — especially due to burnout — is becoming a “silent” force undermining ASCs’ financial performance, Benjamin Stein, MD, president and CEO of Capital Orthopaedic Surgery Center in Germantown, Md., told Becker’s. The turnover results in “a two-pronged hit of reliance on more costly staffing agencies and the resultant decreased efficiencies of […]
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What physician specialty has the highest starting salary?
Orthopedic surgeons have the highest starting salary, according to a recent blog post from AMN Healthcare. Here’s a breakdown of starting salaries by physician specialty, according to AMN:
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Illinois ophthalmology practice to close
Peoria, Ill.-based Bond Eye Associates is closing June 27, according to a Facebook post from the ophthalmology practice. The practice cited financial difficulties, including rising operational costs and challenges with insurance reimbursements, as the primary reasons for the closure. “We deeply appreciate the trust you have placed in us and the relationships we have built […]
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The 10 worst states for healthcare
U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 Best States rankings on May 6, with Mississippi named the worst state for healthcare. The rankings evaluate all 50 states across 71 metrics in eight categories, including healthcare, education, economy and infrastructure. The healthcare rankings are based on data from the CDC, CMS and other sources, focusing […]
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Why physicians may have misunderstood this Stark law rule for years
CMS has recently confirmed, through Self-Referral Disclosure Protocol submissions, that the “Payments by a Physician” exception under the Stark law may apply more broadly than many physicians have believed, according to a May 2 blog post from the law firm Hall, Render, Killian, Heath & Lyman. Here are seven things to know: 1. One exception […]
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