In Mississippi, the state with the highest risk for patients undergoing eye surgery, ophthalmologists earn an average annual salary of $204,870.
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U of Washington to get $21M for cancer surgery innovation
Earlier in August, the Biden administration announced that the Seattle-based University of Washington would receive $21.1 million as part of President Joe Biden’s Cancer Moonshot.
The latest on Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente has made several moves in recent months, whether that be expansions, policy adjustments or technology implementations, and shows no signs of slowing down.
Chevron ruling could disrupt Medicare audits
Medicare audit hearings could be in flux after the Supreme Court overturned the Chevron deference, according to an Aug. 21 report from VMG Health.
How ASCs have an edge
ASCs offer several benefits compared to that of traditional hospital settings, however, there are several perks touching various aspects of care that patients, clinicians and health systems alike may not be aware of.
The next ASC hotspots
Here are three states that are primed for or experiencing ASC booms:
The states with the most surgeons per capita
While New York has the highest number of practicing surgeons according to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, South Dakota has the most practicing surgeons per capita.
City of Hope Orange County taps executive medical director of colorectal surgery
Irvine, Calif.-based City of Hope Orange County has tapped Alessio Pigazzi, MD, PhD, as clinical professor of surgery, executive medical director of colorectal surgery and vice chair of clinical network affairs for the Department of Surgery, according …
5 groups facing federal scrutiny for overcompensating physiciansÂ
Stark law prohibits a hospital from billing Medicare for services referred by a physician with whom the hospital has an improper compensation relationship.
The lowest-rated Medicare Advantage plans
Centene, Humana and UnitedHealthcare have some of the lowest-rated Medicare Advantage plans for customer satisfaction in their markets, according to J.D. Power’s annual Medicare Advantage Study, published Aug. 20.
