Emergency medicine has the highest physician associate pay with a median annual compensation of $146,000, well above the national median of $134,000, according to the 2025 American Academy of Physician Associates Salary Survey. Data for the report draws from a survey of 9,789 non-retired PAs in the U.S. between Jan. 14 and Feb. 28, 2025. […]
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The American Medical Association’s newly released Physician Practice Benchmark Report, published May 29, sheds light on the shifting landscape of physician employment. While overall private practice ownership continues to decline, significant variation persists across specialties. Here’s the percentage of physicians in private practice by specialty:
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Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia has partnered with Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine and other undisclosed parties to open a $10 million cardiology ASC in King of Prussia, Pa., according to a May 29 report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 13,100-square-foot facility will house three operating rooms, one procedure room and 12 patient bays. Physicians from Cardiology Consultants […]
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Here are five updates related to the Federal Trade Commission, noncompete bans and more that healthcare employers should know, as reported by Becker’s since April 17:
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Here are five new partnerships in the anesthesia industry to know, as reported by Becker’s since April 30:
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago was named the top-ranked children’s hospital for pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery, according to Newsweek’s rankings for 2025. “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2025” is the third annual installment of the ranking from Newsweek. The publication partnered with market research firm Statista to gather data across four […]
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Redefining What “Easy” Means for the Modern Consumer and Workplace FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In celebration of the Easy Button’s 20th anniversary, Staples is bringing back the beloved icon — a move that transcends nostalgia. First introduced in 2005, the Easy Button and its unforgettable catchphrase, “That was easy,” quickly became a pop culture hit, with millions of buttons […]
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Anesthesia Quality Institute have partnered with EHR platform Epic for data optimization. Through Epic’s community registries platform, the partnership will create an anesthesia community registry that aims to advance quality, safety and patient outcomes, according to a May 29 news release sent to Becker’s. ASA will be the […]
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Physician autonomy is top of mind for many ASC leaders — especially as around 108,700 physicians left private practice for employment between 2019 and 2021, according to a report from Avalere. While many physicians have moved toward employed models, not all are satisfied with that transition. Some are now pivoting back to private practice. A […]
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A Kansas City, Mo.-based man has pleaded guilty to a Medicare fraud scheme involving false claims for cancer genetic testing and cardiovascular genetic testing, the Justice Department said in a May 29 news release. What happened? What’s next?
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