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Where are anesthesiologists paid the most?
Anesthesiologists working in outpatient care settings are paid the most, on average, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Here’s a breakdown of anesthesiologist annual mean wage by industry: Occupation Anesthesiologist annual mean wage Cross-industry, including private, federal, state, and local government $336,640 Cross-industry, private ownership only $338,880 […]
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The anesthesia strategies saving ASCs
Anesthesia staffing and coverage have become a growing pain point for ASCs across the country. Amid provider shortages and reimbursement pressures, ASC leaders are adopting creative approaches to ensure anesthesia coverage while preserving financial sustainability. Here are six strategies ASC leaders are employing: 1. Insourcing anesthesia coverage For many ASCs, bringing anesthesia services in-house is […]
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Healthcare layoffs: 6 things to know
The healthcare industry is undergoing significant workforce reductions, with job cuts affecting providers and manufacturers. Here are six things to know about healthcare layoffs in 2025: 1. Healthcare, including hospitals, and related products companies and manufacturers cut 51,588 jobs in 2024, according to the most recent report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas. That’s an 11.9% […]
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Orthopedic surgeon annual pay by state
Wisconsin is the highest-earning state for orthopedic surgeons, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Note: Data isn’t available for some states. The BLS marked some states’ average wage as “equal to or greater than $239,200.” Here is average orthopedic surgeon annual compensation by state State Compensation Alabama […]
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Judge tosses lawsuit claiming UnitedHealthcare, MultiPlan colluded to slash anesthesia pay
A federal judge dismissed an antitrust lawsuit from Rocky Point, N.Y.-based Long Island Anesthesiologists who alleged that UnitedHealthcare and MultiPlan conspired to slash reimbursement rates by more than 80% following the implementation of the No Surprises Act in January 2022, according to court documents accessed by Becker’s. Here are five more notes to know: 1. […]
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What CareMax’s bankruptcy means for the industry
CareMax filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Nov. 17, triggering a restructuring of the business, including divestment of major assets such as its MSO and clinic operations, according to an April 1 blog post from VMG Health. Here are nine things to know about the bankruptcy: 1. To streamline operations and address debt, CareMax sold […]
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9 physicians facing fraud cases in 1 month
Becker’s has reported on nine physicians who are facing fraud cases in the last month:
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Michigan physician files for bankruptcy, delaying $551K defamation judgment
David Stockman, MD, has filed for Chapter 11 protection on behalf of the Michigan Institute of Forensic Science & Medicine, which he owns. The filing delays a court from entering a $551,800 arbitration award to Russell Bush, MD, whom Dr. Stockman was found to have defamed and intentionally harmed, M Live reported April 8. What […]
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The new power players in physician practice deals
Physician deals rebounded in 2024, driven largely by new players — pharmaceutical companies, insurers and pharmaceutical services providers, according to an April 2 blog post from VMG Health. Here are 10 things to know: 1. Economic conditions in 2023 and 2024 created many challenges to deal-making in the physician practice sector. Inflation and rising interest […]
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Physician group, owner face false claims allegations
Miramar, Fla.-based Vohra Wound Physicians Management and its founder Ameet Vohra, MD, are facing a federal complaint alleging a Medicare fraud scheme involving overbilling and unnecessary wound care services provided to nursing home patients, according to an April 4 news release from the Justice Department. What happened? What happens next?
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