Category: ASC News

Nurse pay in 2024: 5 stats to know

A recent report found that 52% of healthcare employees indicated they feel fairly paid for the work they do — the lowest score of any industry studied.

Florida physician found guilty of selling prescriptions for cash 

Weston, Fla.-based Osmin Morales, MD, was found guilty of writing prescriptions for oxycodone, morphine and alprazolam for cash, the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Jan. 18.  

The private practice exodus

The number of physicians who practice privately is steadily falling. But why?

3 healthcare jobs among fastest-growing in the US

Three healthcare jobs are among the 25 fastest-growing in the U.S., according to LinkedIn News. 

Iowa ASC taps new executive director

Surgery Center Cedar Rapids (Iowa) has tapped Elly Steffen as its new executive director, according to a Jan. 15 report from the Corridor Business Journal.

The most important factors for physicians choosing where to work

A flexible schedule is the most important factor for physicians when choosing a healthcare employer, according to a report on what physicians value at work published by healthcare talent firm Adfire Health. 

How weight loss drugs may impact the ASC industry

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic have surged in popularity over the past year. But what does this increased popularity mean for the ASC industry?

Top 4 reasons nurses reject prospective employers

The most common reason nurses reject an offer from a prospective employer is a low compensation rate, according to an Adfire Healthreport on what nurses value most at work. 

What this ASC leader thinks about hospitals' return to masking

Hospitals across the country are bringing back mask requirements.

The state of small businesses: 5 key notes in 2024

The market has always been competitive for small businesses, and 2024 is no exception.