Category: ASC News

9 workforce updates to know

Here are nine updates to know on the state of the U.S. and physician workforces in 2024: 

Physicians' family wealth

The majority of physicians have built a net worth of more than $1 million for their families, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Wealth & Debt Report,”, published June 12. 

Optum's biggest plays so far in 2024

Here are five of Optum’s most important moves and headlines that Becker’s has reported on in 2024:

10 states with the highest layoff rates

Residents in Montana are the most likely to be laid off, according to a study from business company Upflip based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

5 physician fraud cases in 2 weeks

Here are five physician fraud lawsuits Becker’s has reported on since June 10:

Maine physician convicted of illegal drug distribution

A physician in Kennebunk, Maine, has been convicted of illegally distributing controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydromorphone and fentanyl.

Physician pay vs. rising practice costs

Here are seven key statistics on physician pay and practice costs:

50% of physicians are thinking of leaving the field due to shortage

Half of physicians have had thoughts about leaving medicine due to the growing physician shortage, according to Doximity’s 2023 Physician Compensation Report.

The lowest-paid ASC specialty

Colon and rectal surgery is one of the lowest-paid ASC specialties, according to Doximity’s  “Physician Compensation Report 2024”, published May 23. 

5 states where physicians can thrive

Wisconsin was recently named the best state for physicians to practice in 2024 by Medscape, which considered factors including malpractice insurance premiums, compensation, cost of living, physician density, physician burnout rates and the percentage o…