The U.S. spent $4.3 trillion — or $12,914 per person — on healthcare in 2021, according to data from CMS.
Category: ASC News
As states begin banning TikTok, here's what it could mean for physicians
In May, Montana became the first state to ban TikTok, making it illegal to download the application within the state, according to an May 18 report from NPR.
How to keep an ASC profitable among staffing shortages
Staffing shortages nationwide are causing underlying financial problems for many ASCs and health systems, preventing efficient work and proper care, according to an Aug. 8 report from Medscape.
5 federal updates for ASCs
From CMS moves to a new dominant coronavirus variant, here are five federal updates Becker’s has reported on since July 13:
Are private practice physicians putting in more hours?
The average physician worked 43 hours per week in 2022, according to a report by Medical Economics.
The slowest-growing physician specialties
Anesthesiologists are the slowest-growing physician specialty, according to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How much time do physicians spend on prior authorization?
In 2022, 39 percent of physicians spent one to nine hours on prior authorizations weekly, according to Medical Economics’ “94th Physician Report” released Aug. 4.
10 in-demand vacation destinations for physicians
The most in-demand vacation destination in the U.S. for summer 2023 is Jacksonville Beach, Fla., according to an Aug. 7 report from CNBC based on data from HomeToGo.
Average physician income by practice size
The average physician in solo practice in 2022 made $251,000, according to Medical Economics’ 94th Physician Report released August 4.
6 ASCs closing, reopening in 2023
While a handful of ASCs have closed down in 2023, a number of previously shuttered facilities have also reopened. Here are six ASCs closing or reopening this year:
