Category: ASC News

RN vs. NP vs. PA pay for all 50 states

The national average salary for registered nurses is $80,010, compared with $128,490 for nurse practitioners and $130,490 for physician assistants, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.

Management company seeks majority ownership in Connecticut ASC

Uniondale, N.Y.-based Health Plus Ortho Management is looking to acquire a majority stake in Danbury, Conn.-based Orthopaedic Specialty Surgery Center, according to a July 29 report from Hartford Business Journal.

10 challenges ASCs could face when switching EHRs

Deciding on which EHR system to use can be difficult for practices, as is the transition from one system to another, according to a July 26 article on the American Medical Association’s website. 

10 states with the worst healthcare systems in 2024

Mississippi was ranked last on a list of states with the best healthcare systems by personal finance website Wallethub. 

CHS sees record Q2 surgical volumes driven by ASCs

Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems has released its second-quarter operating results, showing a record number of surgical volume, driven in part by the system’s ASC presence. 

10 states with the best healthcare systems in 2024

Minnesota was ranked No. 1 on a list of states with the best healthcare systems by personal finance website Wallethub. 

4 ASC leadership appointments

Here are four leadership appointments in the outpatient surgery sector, as reported by Becker’s since July 11:

6 specialties with highest intent to leave: AMA

A recent American Medical Association survey shows six specialties emerging as those where physicians have the highest intent to leave –– and not just counting those waiting for retirement. 

The 24 top places for physicians to retire abroad

Forbes has released its annual list of the top 24 countries for Americans who are looking to retire abroad. 

California physician pleads guilty to $3.2M fraud

A Santa Paula (Calif.) physician pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of healthcare fraud for defrauding Medicare out of more than $3 million.