A physician from Mount Airy, N.C. was sentenced to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $2 million for his role in a fraud scheme, the Justice Department said in a March 14 news release. What happened?
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Healthcare price transparency is back in the spotlight, as the federal government intensifies efforts to enforce previously established rules aimed at increasing clarity for patients. After years of uneven compliance, hospitals now face renewed pressure to make prices accessible and clear. A March 5 blog post by Coronis Health outlines recent developments and emphasizes the […]
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With ongoing and anticipated staffing shortages in anesthesiology, strict adherence to compliance regulations in anesthesia teaching programs is crucial. The Association of American Medical Colleges expects a shortage of 12,500 anesthesiologists by 2033 — as many providers near retirement —- underscoring the need for compliance with existing guidelines to maintain organizational integrity and ensure uninterrupted […]
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Here are 10 numbers on the cardiology workforce in the last year: 50%: The percentage of U.S. counties that lack access to a cardiologist, according to a Medicus white paper published Feb. 20. 8,650: The projected shortage of cardiologists by 2037, according to Medicus. 5%: The anticipated growth in cardiology by 2033, according to the […]
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From AI to robotic surgeries and EHR systems, technology continues to be a make-or-break factor in the survival and growth of ASCs. Here is where ASC leaders and physicians stand in the race to acquire and implement developing technology in the industry. Key technologies ASC leaders have identified a few areas of technology as being […]
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Tonya Becker, RN, a former employee of recently shuttered Sturm Cosmetic Surgery in Ames, Iowa, has filed a lawsuit against her former employer alleging retaliatory discharge, age discrimination and sexual harassment, the Ames Tribune reported March 14. Ms. Becker was a registered nurse at the center for two years, until she claims she was wrongfully […]
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In November 2024, President Donald Trump chose Mehmet Oz, MD, as his nominee to lead CMS. Nomination hearings for the cardiology specialist began March 14, with Dr. Oz testifying before the Senate Finance Committee. Meanwhile, the National Nurses Union, the largest union of registered nurses in the U.S., has issued a statement calling on the […]
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Medicare payments to ASCs jumped nearly $2 billion between 2018 and 2023, according to a March 13 MedPAC report to Congress. Here’s a chart illustrating the growth in Medicare fee-for-service payments to ASCs from 2018 to 2023: Year Medicare payments to ASCs 2018 $4.9 billion 2019 $5.2 billion 2020 $5.6 billion 2021 $6 billion 2022 […]
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Anesthesia has changed drastically over the last several years, as reimbursement policies, a staffing crisis and technology development have created shifts in the anesthesia workforce. Jerry Campbell, a retired CRNA of 53 years in Emporia, Kan,. joined Becker’s to share his insights for aspiring anesthesiologists. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and […]
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Radiologists lead as the highest-paid physicians per hour, according to a recent survey by the American Medical Association. Here are the physician specialties with the highest hourly compensation: Specialty Average hourly pay Radiology $281.27 Otolaryngology $255.50 Gastroenterology $249.66 Cardiology $240.54 Orthopaedic surgery $238.49 Office-based proceduralist $236.18 Hospital-based surgery $234.96 Dermatology $231.37 Hematology/oncology $216.87 Vascular surgery […]
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