Category: ASC News

The lowest-paid physician specialties

Diabetes and endocrinology specialists are the lowest-paid physician specialty in 2024, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Compensation Report” released April 12. 

Physician sentenced for unlawful distribution of opioids

A physician from Toms River, N.J., was sentenced to two years in prison and barred from practicing medicine for unlawfully distributing opioids.

38 healthcare bankruptcies in 5 years

At least 38 healthcare-related companies have filed for bankruptcy in the last five years, according to a new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project, a nonprofit organization. 

Pros, cons of 4 different practice settings, per the AMA

When it comes to choosing a practice setting, physicians have a lot to think about. Whether it be self-employment, employment, or employment in an academic setting, there are pros and cons to every option. 

116 new ASCs open in 2023

By the end of 2022, there were roughly 6,087 Medicare-Certified ASCs in operation in the U.S., with California holding the most facilities at 848. 

Orthopedists, plastic surgeons seesaw in top-paying specialty spot

Since 2015, orthopedic surgeons and plastic surgeons have consistently ranked among the physician specialties with the highest salaries. 

The highest-paid physician specialties over 5 years

Orthopedic surgeons and plastic surgeons consistently top the list of highest paid physician specialties in Medscape’s annual compensation reports.

A rookie's guide to opening an ASC

As ASCs become increasingly enticing to health systems, investors and physicians alike, some healthcare leaders who are not as familiar with ASC practices may be looking to open outpatient centers.

10 states with the highest medical malpractice rates

Between 2013 and 2023, approximately 502,971 adverse action reports were filed against physicians across America, according to reports from the National Practitioner Data Bank.

10 best, worst small cities to start a business

Cedar City, Utah, is the best small city to start a business, according to personal finance site WalletHub.