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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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What’s going on with Rite Aid’s bankruptcy?
Rite Aid is once again pursuing Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking the second filing in less than two years, as it seeks to sell “substantially all” of its assets. Here are five things to know: 1. The company is currently in active discussions with multiple potential buyers. To support operations during the sale process, Rite […]
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Leader of $48M fraud scheme involving selling physicians orders sentenced to prison
Manishkumar Patel was sentenced to 14 months in prison for his role in a $48 million healthcare fraud scheme, according to a May 7 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
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Endoscopy center faces lawsuit alleging near-fatal colonoscopy
A patient of Naples, Fla.-based Premier Endoscopy Center is suing the ASC and one of its physicians after she allegedly nearly died during a routine colonoscopy, WINK News reported May 5. What happened? Premier Endoscopy Center declined WINK News’ request for comment. Becker’s has reached out to the center and will update this story if […]
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8 GI partnerships to know in 2025
Here are eight GI partnerships Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1: 1. GI Alliance partnered with IKS Health, whose platform supports clinicians, staff and patients to reduce administrative and operational burden. IKS Health will deploy its AI-enabled technology to build a revenue cycle management process focused on GI providers. 2. GI Alliance also struck […]
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