Physician assistants have the highest annual mean wage in the employment services industry, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average annual wage for physician assistants across all industries and practice settings is $136,900. The agency released updated compensation data in April to reflect 2024 information, the most recent available. Here are […]
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The majority of physicians are choosing to invest their money in mutual funds, including index or bond funds, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Where Doctors Are Comfortable Investing” report, published April 18. Here are the key places where physicians are choosing to invest their funds: Editor’s note: Medscape asked physicians exclusively about nonretirement accounts, allowing respondents […]
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Here are several factors that are either supporting or hampering growth for ASCs in 2025: Harmful factors: 1. Stagnating reimbursement rates Reimbursement rates have not kept pace with inflation and rising operational costs, putting financial pressure on ASCs. While CMS slightly increased ASC reimbursement rates for 2024, many leaders argue that the boost is insufficient […]
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A bipartisan bill in the Indiana state legislature banning noncompete agreements for physicians is moving toward being passed into law, according to TheStatehouseFile.com. Here are five things to know about the bill: 1. The bill eliminates the legal use of noncompete agreements for physicians, if the noncompete interferes with the treatment of a patient. 2. […]
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Orthopedic surgeons were named the highest-paid medical specialty in 2025, with the average salary reaching $543,000, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Physician Compensation Report,” published April 11. Orthopedic surgeons were trailed by radiologists, who came in second, and plastic surgeons. Here is how the three highest-paid physician specialists have changed since 2015: 2015 Orthopedic surgeons: $421,000 […]
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A federal jury on April 15 convicted a physician for his participation in conspiracies to commit healthcare fraud, wire fraud and unlawful distribution of controlled substances. Neil Anand, MD, of Bensalem, Pa., conspired to submit false claims to Medicare and commercial health plans in exchange for so-called “Goody Bags” of medically unnecessary prescription medications, according […]
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Nurse practitioners have the highest annual mean wage in residential intellectual and developmental disability, mental health and substance abuse facilities, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average annual wage for NPs across all industries and practice settings is $132,000. The agency released updated compensation data in April to reflect 2024 information, […]
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State College, Pa.-based Penn State Health has launched a number of new partnerships since the start of 2025, from orthopedic to gastroenterology collaborations. In addition, the system has seen a wave of new leadership changes following a number of retirements at the end of 2024. In October, the system’s diversity chief, Lynette Chappell Williams, said […]
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A jury has found that emergency physician Thomas Bolton, MD, was not fired for whistleblowing about patient safety concerns at HCA’s LewisGale facilities, Virginia Business reported April 15. What happened? Who else is involved?
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Neurologists face the highest levels of distress when it comes to their personal well-being, according to the 2024 to 2025 healthcare well-being index, a burnout and benchmarking survey developed at the Mayo Clinic a decade ago. The 2024 to 2025 report surveyed a total of 97,000 advanced practice providers, dentists, employees, medical students, nurses, pharmacists, […]
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