On Nov. 1, CMS finalized a 2.83% cut to its 2025 physician payment rule, marking another year of declining reimbursements.
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NYU Langone expands GI leadership with new hires
New York University’s Langone Health in New York City has expanded its gastroenterology leadership team with the addition of two new hires.
USPI in 2024: 10 notes
Here are 10 things to know about Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, United Surgical Partners International, in 2024:
Are physicians souring on the employment model?
About 77% of physicians have moved away from independent settings and into employment by hospital or health systems. But recent developments indicate that some may be reconsidering their independence.
ASA, AANA respond to Anthem BCBS' reversal of controversial anesthesia policy
The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology have both issued responses to Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s recent reversal of a controversial anesthesia policy.
The states with AI regulations on the table
With the use of artificial intelligence on the rise across healthcare, lawmakers in three states are proposing steps to regulate the technology:
The physician shortage is here to stay
The U.S. could see a shortage of up to 64,000 physicians by the end of 2024 and 86,000 by 2036, according to a survey from McKinsey.
US Anesthesia Partners debuts subsidiary to combat administrative burden
US Anesthesia Partners subsidiary Elevated Practice Solutions has debuted a new resource for anesthesia practices and health systems that aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of anesthesia operations.
10 gastroenterology breakthroughs in 2024
The last year has been marked by numerous studies, developments and notable “firsts” in the gastroenterology and endoscopy space.
Houston physician pays nearly $1M to settle false billing allegations
A physician who practices in Houston has agreed to pay $948,359.85 to resolve allegations he submitted false claims for the surgical implantation of neurostimulator electrodes
