Physician assistants in Alabama earned the lowest average salary in 2023, at $113,212 annually, according to a Feb. 24 report from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
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The 'yearly battle' of physician pay cuts
Physician pay cuts are plaguing the industry – reimbursement per Medicare patient dropped approximately 2.3% between 2005 and 2021 when adjusted for inflation, according to a study from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute.
Texas GI named state's 1st master endoscopist
Prabhleen Chahal, MD, has become the first practitioner in Texas to be named a master endoscopist by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
The states forecasted to be most affected by Trump tariffs
While President Donald Trump postponed proposed 25% tariffs against both China and Mexico, they are officially set to begin next week, according to a Feb. 25 report from CNBC.
Trump's FTC nominee vows to focus on noncompetes
Mark Meador, President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill the third Republican seat on the five-member Federal Trade Commission, recently told a Senate panel that the agency will focus on technology regulation and noncompete agreements in employment contra…
7 anesthesia legislation updates in 2025
Since the beginning of 2025, lawmakers in several states have proposed legislation to address anesthesia reimbursement policies and regulations for certified registered nurse practice regulations.
5 technology trends ASCs can't afford to miss
From AI to advanced surgical technology, there is a wide range of promising technology available for ASCs.
Workforce pressures straining ASCs — here's how they can tackle them
Staffing shortages are straining ASCs, particularly among nursing and anesthesia roles.
Several 'scope creep' bills hit Florida legislature
Florida legislatures are set to begin their 60-day session on March 4, in which they will consider several pieces of “scope of practice” related legislation.
USPI's cautious cardiology strategy: 5 things to know
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International is taking a measured approach to the outpatient migration of cardiology procedures, executives said during a Feb. 12 earnings call.
