Nurse practitioners earn $155,981 per year in Nevada — 19 percent more than the national average — according to career website ZipRecruiter.
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North Carolina physician convicted in $5M fraud scheme
Charlotte, N.C.-based Sudipta Mazumder, MD, was found guilty for her role in a medical equipment scheme that defrauded federal benefits programs of more than $5 million.
The most common ways RNs supplement income
About 52 percent of registered nurses take side gigs or extra shifts to supplement their yearly income, according to Medscape’s 2023 “RN/LPN Compensation Report,” published Sept. 26.
Physician, 2 pharmacists charged in $170M fraud scheme
A Houston-based physician and two pharmacists were charged in a 13-count indictment for their roles in a $170 million healthcare fraud and kickback scheme.
What practice setting pays young physicians the most
Physicians under 40 earn the highest salary working in office-based single-specialty groups, according to the Medscape 2023 “Young Physician Compensation Report” published Sept. 26.
The region where RNs earn the most
While the average compensation for registered nurses sits at $85,000, RNs working in the Pacific region earn substantially more at $110,000 on average, according to Medscape’s 2023 “RN/LPN Compensation Report,” published Sept. 26.
RN, LPN pay in 2023
Income for registered nurses rose about 3 percent in 2022, while it rose by 10 percent for licensed practical nurses, according to Medscape’s 2023 “RN/LPN Compensation Report,” published Sept. 26.
The region where young physician salaries are rising the fastest
Physicians under 40 practicing in the western region of the U.S. enjoy a salary advantage over their peers in other regions, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Young Physician Compensation Report,” published Sept. 26.
Salaries on the rise for physicians under 40
The average compensation for physicians under 40 jumped 11 percent in 2022, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Young Physician Compensation Report,” published Sept. 26.
10 best, worst cities for people with disabilities
Scottsdale, Ariz., is the best city for people with disabilities, while Gulfport, Miss., is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
