Masking is on the rise in the U.S., especially in healthcare settings. Several states and major health systems have begun requiring physicians and visitors to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to surge.
Category: ASC News
California's updated noncompete rule: What ASCs need to know
California has added a requirement for businesses that previously held employees to now-unenforceable noncompete agreements.
13 ASCs recognized for top patient experience by Press Ganey
Press Ganey has announced the winners of its 2023 patient experience Pinnacle of Excellence award, which recognizes systems that consistently maintain high levels of excellence in patient care.
The cost to visit 4 specialists in the most expensive states
Alaska, New Jersey and Minnesota are the most expensive states to visit four different ASC specialists, according to insurance company Sidecar Health’s care calculator.
The 26 best jobs in healthcare, per US News
Nurse practitioner has been named the best job in healthcare for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, followed closely by physician assistant and speech-language pathologist.
5 top-paying states for physician assistants
Washington is the highest-paying state for physician assistants:
9 indicted for healthcare fraud, money laundering
Nine people have been charged in a healthcare fraud and money laundering scheme.
Former USPI executive joins Avanza Healthcare Strategies
Mark Garvin, former COO of United Surgical Partners International, has joined advisory firm Avanza Healthcare Strategies as its executive in residence.
The state of labor costs: 3 stats to know
Despite practices tightening their budgets, the cost of providing healthcare is increasing from nearly all angles.
The 5 physician specialities with the largest gender imbalances
Orthopedic surgery is the most male-dominated physician resident specialty, with only around 20% of practicing specialists identifying as female, according to Jan. 9 data from the American Medical Association.
