Category: ASC News

Walgreens healthcare updates: 5 recent moves

From resolving generic drug cost lawsuits to expanding care offerings, here are five moves from Walgreens Becker’s has covered recently:

Nurse pay jumps nearly 5%

Registered nurse pay jumped 4.81 percent from 2020 to 2021, according to the Medical Group Management Association’s “Management and Staff Compensation” report.

5 wealthiest, 5 lowest net worth specialties

Infectious diseases and plastic surgery are at opposite ends of the net worth spectrum, according to Medscape’s “Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021.”

5 federal healthcare updates

From Roe v. Wade to reimbursement protocols, here are five federal healthcare updates Becker’s has covered since June 6:

5 reasons for physician practice finance improvement, decline in 2021

In 2021, 21 percent of physicians reported an improvement in practice finances compared to 2020 while 29 percent reported a decline, according to Medical Economics’ “2022 Physician Report” released June 18.

11 most popular ancillary physician services

Electrocardiogram services are the most popular ancillary services offered by physicians, according to Medical Economics’ “2022 Physician Report” released June 18. 

Healthcare industry finally bouncing back from effects of COVID-19, data shows

The COVID-19 pandemic has had various effects on the healthcare industry, including staffing shortages and financial repercussions; however, finances are finally improving, the “2022 Physician Report” published June 14 by MedicalEconomics shows.

Top 10 issues physicians faced in 2021

Dealing with paperwork and ensuring their practices were in line with quality metrics was cited as the top issue physicians faced in 2021, according to Medical Economics’ “2022 Physician Report” released June 18.

Practice admin guilty of selling 50K opioid pills over 10 years

Former Arlington, Va., physician’s office manager Candie Calix, 40, admitted to her role as the ringleader of a decade-long oxycodone distribution network, the Justice Department said June 27.

New York podiatrist pleads guilty to defrauding Amtrak

Michael DeNicola, DPM, admitted to his role in a healthcare fraud scheme, distribution of opioids and illegal possession of a firearm, the Justice Department said June 29.