Category: ASC News

Medical group costs jump 14.7%, exceeding revenue

Medical group operating costs are still outpacing revenue, according to data from the AMGA 2023 Medical Group Operations and Finance Survey, released Dec. 18.

Can physicians afford to retire?

Physicians believe that they need an average of $3.9 million saved to afford retirement, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physicians Eye Retirement Report,” published Dec. 14. 

UnitedHealthcare's 5 biggest updates from 2023

Multibillion-dollar insurance giant UnitedHealthcare Group is the largest health insurance company in the U.S. by market share. Here are five of the company’s most impactful healthcare moves in 2023, as determined by Becker’s page views:

From AI to Ozempic: The healthcare trends 44 leaders are watching

As 2023 comes to a close and healthcare leaders nationwide are setting their sights on 2024, there are a few key trends that the majority of industry professionals are focusing on. 

The healthcare disruptors expected to make an impact in 2024

“Disruptor” can be a dividing term in the healthcare industry. While some physicians are excited about new disruptions that promise to add ease to the surgical workflow, others are nervous about the entrance of new companies and big box retailers into …

The healthcare disruptors expected to make an impact in 2024

“Disruptor” can be a dividing term in the healthcare industry. While some physicians are excited about new disruptions that promise to add ease to the surgical workflow, others are nervous about the entrance of new companies and big box retailers into …

Fountain Point Surgery Center partners with MDsave

Norfolk, Neb.-based Fountain Point Surgery Center has partnered with healthcare services platform MDsave to provide patients and employers with access to outpatient options for surgery with no surprise bills.

Healthcare's 10 most stressful jobs

The role of anesthesiology assistant is the most stressful job in healthcare, according to the most recent data from the Labor Department’s Occupational Information Network. 

5 of Amazon's most disruptive moves in 2023

Amazon’s foray into healthcare has kept physicians, health systems and executives alike wary throughout this past year.

What the AMA learned about burnout in 2023

Healthcare has continued to face residual COVID-19 challenges, with one of the most severe being provider and staff burnout.