Here are 10 numbers showing signs of positive changes for physicians and the healthcare industry:
Category: ASC News
Car crashes into Illinois medical office building
A woman has been transported to a hospital after crashing into a medical office building under remodel in Gurnee, Ill., according to a Sept. 11 report from the Lake and McHenry County Scanner.
Specialties that spend the most, least time on EHRs
On average, physicians spend 5.8 hours working on EHRs for every eight hours they are treating patients, according to a Sept. 11 report from the American Medical Association.
Why outpatient growth is key for HCA
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has an average of 13 outpatient facilities for each hospital, CEO Sam Hazen said at recent healthcare conferences.
3 CMS moves shaking up the ASC landscape
Here are three recent updates by CMS that are impacting ASCs:
MGMA offers 11 comments on CMS physician fee schedule
The Medical Group Management Association commented on CMS’ calendar year 2025 physician fee schedule and quality payment program proposed rule.
Massachusetts physician resolves allegations of opioid prescription violations
A Boston physician agreed to pay $25,000 in penalties to settle allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act.
Average resident salary reaches $70K: 8 things to know
Average earnings for medical residents have grown just 27% over the last nine years, reaching an average of $70,000 in 2024, according to Medscape’s “Resident Salary & Debt Report 2024,” published Sept. 11.
Physician-owned surgical hospital to temporarily close after losing Medicare contract
Modesto, Calif.-based, physician-owned Stanislaus Surgical Hospital said it will suspend operations indefinitely and lay off employees after CMS terminated its provider agreement, a spokesperson for the hospital confirmed to Becker’s.
3 payer updates impacting ASCs
Here are three updates payer policies and decisions that ASCs need to know:
