Category: ASC News

RN vs. NP vs. PA pay: 8 key comparisons

The national average annual salary earned by registered nurses,  nurse practitioners and physician assistants varies by $50,480 depending on credentials, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.

How physicians can control their 'destiny' through real estate ownership

Owning real estate can be expensive in 2024, but it comes with several benefits for physicians who own or are looking to own their own practice. 

Class action suit filed against Walgreens

A class action lawsuit was filed against Walgreens Boots Alliance by investors who were negatively affected by alleged securities fraud.

Physician pay in the best states for healthcare

Physicians earn an average salary of $302,110 in Minnesota, the best state for healthcare. 

5 ways ASCs fight the battle between rising costs and falling reimbursements

The costs of doing business continue to soar for ASCs, while Medicare and private payer reimbursements continue to decrease. 

PA burnout rates across 14 ASC specialties

While the majority (86.7%) of physician assistants reported satisfaction with their career choice in 2024, there is still a slight increase in burnout symptoms among PAs across all specialties.

New ASCs see savings in pre-existing structures

For the last several years, ASCs have been popping up in some unlikely places, from vacated mall spaces to churches to day cares. 

30 ASC closures since 2020

The last five years have been competitive in the outpatient surgery sector, with factors including declining reimbursements, staff shortages and rising costs forcing some ASCs to close their doors permanently.

Where ASCs can find wins by 2030

ASCs have grown and evolved exponentially in a short span, placing them at the forefront of change in healthcare.

New Jersey ASC board elects two new members

The New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers  elected  two new members to their board of directors in a July 30 release.