Category: ASC News

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.

Ohio physician sentenced for unlawfully distributing opioids

A physician who owned a pain management clinic in Martins Ferry, Ohio, was sentenced to seven years in prison for unlawfully distributing opioids.

SCA Health's year so far

Here is a recap of three recent moves made by Deerfiled, Ill.-based SCA Health:

32 cities where ASC specialists earn more than $400K

Physicians who specialize in anesthesiology, cardiology, gastroenterology and orthopedic surgery have the opportunity to earn more than $400,000 in 32 metropolitan areas of the U.S.

Oregon becomes 1st state to change 'PA' title

Gov. Tina Kotek has signed legislation making Oregon the first state in the country to officially change the title of “physician assistant” to “physician associate.” 

Oregon becomes 1st state to change 'PA' title

Gov. Tina Kotek has signed legislation making Oregon the first state in the country to officially change the title of “physician assistant” to “physician associate.” 

Missouri system delays ASC plans

Hannibal (Mo.) Regional Healthcare Systems has faced a delay in the construction of its new ASC in Kirksville, Mo., according to a May 1 report from CBS affiliate KTVO.