Close to 50% of physicians work with an incompletely staffed team at least 25% of the time, according to a May 14 report published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The report surveyed close to 1,000 physicians across 15 organizations. About two-thirds of the respondents worked full-time, and 64.4% worked only in outpatient settings. Data was collected […]
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Artificial intelligence is booming across every industry, especially healthcare. Nearly half, or 43%, of medical practices in the U.S. have been using AI at work for over a year, with 36% of practicing physicians, nurses and IT professionals using it to transcribe patient notes. In addition, several practices are using it for documentation requirements, reimbursement […]
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New Mexico has the lowest average physician pay satisfaction of any state, according to a new report from recently launched salary transparency platform Marit Health. Marit Health ranked pay satisfaction on a 5-point scale, with 1 representing very dissatisfied with pay and 5 representing very satisfied with pay. Here are 10 states with the lowest […]
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Here is how certificate-of-need laws are changing and impacting the ASC space since the start of 2025, as reported by Becker’s:
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David Allingham, MD, owner and sole practitioner at Oakton (Va.) Primary Care Center, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for operating a pill mill, distributing controlled substances, and making false healthcare statements, according to a May 14 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
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Several ASC chains have dominated the market over the last 10 years, acquiring independent and physician-owned centers nationwide. Here is how five of the largest chains, by number of centers, have positioned themselves for 2025: United Surgical Partners International, owned by Tenet Healthcare (Dallas) USPI is turning its focus to AI for 2025. At the […]
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Columbia, N.H.-based Robert Soucy, DO, has pleaded guilty to unlawfully distributing controlled substances, according to a May 13 news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. What happened?
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Here are five federal policy updates that physicians and leaders need to know, as reported by Becker’s since April 8:
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Between 2018 and 2023, the number of visits coded at higher complexity levels grew across all outpatient settings, according to a study from Trilliant Health, published May 14. Here are five things to know about an increase in upcoding: 1. Between 2018 and 2023, higher complexity codes in emergency departments increased from 32.5% to 39.6%, […]
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An employee at a Medford, Ore.-based medical office building is in the hospital following a car crashing into the facility on May 9, according to a May 13 report from NBC affiliate KOBI. The driver also suffered minor injuries, while the employees have been classified as serious, according to the report. The crash occurred around […]
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