Critical care had the lowest pay jump from 2018 to 2022, according to Medscape’s 2018 and 2022 physician compensation reports.
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10 physician specialties with the highest 5-year pay jump
General surgery had the highest pay jump from 2018 to 2022, according to Medscape’s 2018 and 2022 physician compensation reports.
4 Florida ASCs on Leapfrog's top ASCs list
Here are the four ASCs from Florida that made The Leapfrog Group’s 2022 “Top ASCs” report:
Surgical Care Coalition on proposed pay cut: 'A disregard for vulnerable seniors'
The Surgical Care Coalition issued a statement advocating for the nation’s older adults in response to Congress’ proposed $1.7 trillion year-end spending bill, saying the legislation will adversely affect that population.
Why urology was named the most stressful job in 2022
At the beginning of December, urology was named the most stressful job in 2022 by the Occupational Information Network.
What tax breaks physicians use most often
Contributing to a pre-tax 401(k) account is the tax break physicians use the most often, according to Medscape’s “Physicians and Taxes Report 2022.”
How TikTok influenced health, wellness in 2022
Health and wellness trends went viral on social media platform TikTok in 2022. From hashtags causing medical supply chain malfunctions, to #Guttok teaching users how to improve their gut health, all eyes have been on the health industry’s response to i…
5 highest-paying physician specialties in the last 5 years
Plastic surgery and orthopedics most frequently topped the list as the highest-paying physician specialty in the last five years, according to Medscape compensation reports.
New York physician convicted in $31M trip-and-fall fraud scheme
Orthopedic surgeon Andrew Dowd, MD, and lawyer George Constantine have been convicted of defrauding businesses and insurance companies in a $31 million trip-and-fall fraud scheme, the U.S. Justice Department said Dec. 16.
New Steadman Clinic location was expected to take 70% of its partner hospital's 2022 surgical revenue
A new 65,000-square-foot Steadman Clinic ASC that is affiliated with Aspen (Colo.) Valley Hospital, Vail (Colo.) Health and Gainesville, Fla.-based Orthopedic Care Partners opened in Basalt, Colo., in April, with neighboring Aspen Valley Hospital expec…
