Category: ASC News

Physicians in 23 specialties saw increases in pay in 2024, on par with the general rise in physician pay, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Compensation Report,” published April 12. 

The average yearly salary among healthcare administrators is $134,440; however, that can vary by more than $49,290 depending on the setting in which one works.

Physicians and practices searching for new or expanded space in 2024 may be met with some new hurdles, according to an April 18 report from the San Diego Business Journal. 

As the U.S. workforce becomes younger, new generations will bring new priorities to the traditional office setting. 

Average incentive bonuses for physicians have increased by $19,000 since 2020, according to data from Medscape’s yearly physician compensation reports. 

There are many systemic issues that all healthcare professionals are forced to grapple with, including staffing shortages, rising practice costs and decreasing reimbursement.

Diabetes and endocrinology specialists are the lowest-paid physician specialty in 2024, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Compensation Report” released April 12. 

A physician from Toms River, N.J., was sentenced to two years in prison and barred from practicing medicine for unlawfully distributing opioids.

At least 38 healthcare-related companies have filed for bankruptcy in the last five years, according to a new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project, a nonprofit organization. 

When it comes to choosing a practice setting, physicians have a lot to think about. Whether it be self-employment, employment, or employment in an academic setting, there are pros and cons to every option.