The pay gap between private practice and employed physicians has hit an all-time low, according to Medical Economics’ 2024 Physician Report published Aug. 14.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
50K patients impacted in Gramercy Surgery Center data breach
Gramercy Surgery Center in New York City filed a notice of a data breach with the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, according to an Aug. 23 release by JD Supra.
Independent vs. employed: where do gastroenterologists fall?
Between 2012 and 2022, the number of physicians who were self-employed dropped to 42%, according to the American Medical Association. This marks a clear shift from independence to employment –– but where do gastroenterologists fall?
Weighing the risks of colonoscopies in older patients
The recommended age range for colorectal cancer screenings via colonoscopy in the U.S. is 45-75.
Outpatient cardiology's bright future
Cardiology has been a specialty of interest for several ASC leaders in 2024.
Karl Storz, Fujifilm enter endoscopy partnership
Fujifilm has signed a partnership agreement with medical device company Karl Storz.
5 numbers on rising industry costs
Juggling decreasing reimbursements, increased competition and rising costs is essential for ASC success.
Bad news for anesthesia reimbursements
A number of compounding factors are affecting anesthesia reimbursements, an industry also facing an ongoing provider shortage.
Why ASCs, health systems, payers need to find middle ground
Reimbursement differences between ASCs and HOPDs have been an ongoing challenge for surgery centers, continually making it more difficult for independent ASCs to stay afloat.
2 cardiology practices shuttering
Here are two cardiology practices that have closed their doors in 2024, as reported by Becker’s since May 3:
