Category: ASC News

Choosing to go into private practice or join a large system is one of the biggest decisions physicians have to face. From independence to better pay, there are pros and cons to each. 

Thirty leaders have been named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 class of 2024 in healthcare. Forbes’ 30 under 30 lists recognize leaders under 30 who have made an impact across 20 sectors, including healthcare, education and venture capital. 

Despite current trends, some physicians say private practice isn’t going anywhere. 

The average salary among healthcare administrators and managers in all settings is $104,830 per year — however, that figure varies by factors including years of experience and care setting. 

Miami, and its surrounding areas, has recently been named the U.S. city hardest hit by inflation this year, according to an October report from WalletHub. 

Declaring bankruptcy is often the last resort for any organization, but sometimes it is a necessary step. 

A Louisiana man has been charged in connection with a $148 million Medicare and Medicaid fraud scheme that involved physician kickbacks from January 2013 to around August 2022. 

The leading debt generator for female physicians in 2023 is a mortgage on a primary residence, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Female Physician Wealth & Debt Report,” published Dec. 5. 

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is deciding whether or not to sign a bill that would prohibit all noncompete agreements, The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 6.

Female physician compensation reached an average of $300,000 in 2023, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Female Physician Wealth & Debt Report,” published Dec. 5.