Billing can be a hassle for hospitals and ASC alike, and mistakes in claims submissions can be costly for health systems and patients. Brooke Day, administrator at Hastings (Neb.) Surgical Center, spoke with Becker’s about the non-negotiable checkpoints every ASC needs to doublecheck before claims leave their in-house billing departments. Ms. Brooke Day: 1. Two-person […]
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Physicians in the U.S. and Canada have several similarities when it comes to prioritizing happiness, mental health, exercise and work-life balance, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Canada: Wellness & Life Outside of Work Report,” and “‘If Boundaries Are Set, It Is Possible’: Medscape Physician Mental Health & Well-Being Report 2025,” both published in 2025. Here are […]
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Since May 20, six hospitals across the U.S. have announced or implemented the closure of departments or services: 1. Fairfield Medical Center has closed the practice of David Cummin, MD, affecting over 7,500 patients. Dr. Cummin is currently seeking another healthcare organization to assume control of his practice. 2. Capital Health shuttered its satellite emergency […]
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Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology will have the biggest shortage of physicians in the future, according to a recent report from Axuall. The specialty with the largest projected physician surplus is emergency medicine. The 2025 Clinician Workforce Insights Report analyzed data points including claims data, facility affiliations, utilization rates and average tenures to predict which […]
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Physicians in the U.S. and the U.K. have several similarities when it comes to prioritizing happiness, mental health, exercise and work-life balance, according to Medscape’s 2025 “UK Wellness and Life Outside of Work Report” and “Physician Mental Health & Well-Being Report,” both published in 2025. Here are seven key comparisons between U.S. and U.K. physicians: […]
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Family medicine has the highest number of providers out of any physician specialty, according to a report from Axuall. The 2025 Clinician Workforce Insights Report analyzed components such as historical claim volume, emerging patient trends, facility and organization specific data and geographic trends to assess the current and project demand for physician specialties. Here are […]
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A former Ohio physician who was fired and later acquitted of murder charges in the deaths of 14 patients has lost a defamation lawsuit against Columbus-based Mount Carmel Health System, The Vindicator reported June 17. What happened?
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HHC Surgery Center Holdings, an affiliate of Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare, has filed for a certificate of need to operate the Surgical Center of Connecticut in Bridgeport, according to a June 18 report from Westfair Business Journal. The ASC is currently operated by the Surgical Center of Connecticut, affiliated with management organization Surgical Care Affiliates. The […]
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Creekside Medical Clinic, an independent, physician-owned group, is joining Sioux Fall, S.D.-based Sanford Health. The clinic is located in Rapid City, S.D., and provides outpatient care, preventive health screenings and an on-site laboratory, according to a June 16 news release from Sanford Health. Creekside Medical Clinic has provided care for more than 25 years, and […]
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California saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for registered nurses from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for RNs increased $3,950 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $98,430. Here are the five states with the largest jumps in compensation for registered […]
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