From lawsuits to an ongoing push for title changes, here are five major updates on the role of physician assistants from the last two years:
Category: ASC News
Why new ASCs could fall short
Investing in ASCs presents healthcare professionals with opportunities that may not be available to players in other markets.
The 10 top nursing schools in the US
Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania has been named the best nursing school in the U.S., according to the U.S. Career Institute, an online career training platform.
How consolidation is affecting the healthcare market
Consolidation has changed the healthcare landscape.
US unemployment rate hits 3.9%: 5 notes
Employers in the U.S. added 175,000 jobs in April, lower than what was expected by economists.
Parkview Health's ASC strategy: 2 updates
Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Ind., has expanded its reach in the ASC market, partnering with one of the industry’s largest players early this year.
NP pay vs. average household income by state
Nurse practitioners make an average of $161,540 in California, the highest-earning state, compared to the state’s average household income of $131,504.
Number of ASCs in the best states for physicians
There are 20 ASCs in Montana, which was found to be the best state for physicians to practice by personal finance website WalletHub.
Number of ASCs in the worst states for physicians
There are 22 ASCs in Hawaii, which was found to be the worst state for physicians to practice by personal finance website WalletHub.
WakeMed seeks physicians to invest in surgery center
Four months ago, WakeMed opened a surgery center in Cary, N.C., and the system is looking for physicians to buy in, according to a May 2 report from the Triangle Business Journal.
