On April 3, the Senate passed an amended fiscal year 2025 budget resolution in a 52-48 vote, advancing efforts to potentially initiate the reconciliation process — and keeping proposed Medicaid cuts in focus. The resolution brings the Senate and House closer to a unified budget framework and retains a directive for the House Energy and […]
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Minnesota is the highest-paying state for anesthesiologists, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Here’s annual mean anesthesiologist pay for the 24 states and Washington, D.C., which were available on the BLS metrics. Alabama $323,940 District of Columbia $295,970 Florida $404,100 Georgia $244,430 Illinois $301,580 Indiana $378,850 Iowa […]
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There are currently 3,282,010 registered nurses employed in the U.S., according to May 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. While California has the most employed RNs of any state, the New York City area is the metropolitan area with the most employed RNs. The metropolitan areas with the most employed […]
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Physician assistants in California earn more than PAs in other states at an average salary of $161,980 per year and an average hourly wage of $77.88. Indiana has the highest hourly mean wage for the profession when considering the cost-of-living index. Here are the mean annual and hourly wages for physician assistants in 49 states […]
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In February, Walgreens Boots Alliance entered into a $10 billion definitive agreement with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private. The total value of the deal could reach as high as $23.7 billion and is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025. Under the agreement, Walgreens shareholders will receive $11.45 […]
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HHS began sending out dismissal notices on April 1 as part of an agencywide plan to lay off 10,000 full-time employees. On April 1, HHS began sending out dismissal notices as part of a sweeping plan to reduce the agency’s full-time workforce by 10,000. Here’s what ASCs need to know: 1. HHS Secretary Robert F. […]
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California legislators have introduced a bill that would allow certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice in the state. The bill, introduced by assemblymember Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley), would allow a CAA to work under the direction and supervision of an anesthesiologist, according to a March 26 release from the California Society of Anesthesiologists shared with Becker’s. […]
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AdventHealth is reimagining how ASCs can operate in harmony with — rather than competition against — their hospital counterparts. At the heart of this transformation is a strategic decision to manage ASCs as distinct entities with tailored operations, financial structures and physician partnerships, while aligning with the broader goals of the health system. “We all […]
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The shift of cardiology procedures to outpatient settings has not gained momentum as quickly as many expected. Roadblocks such as infrastructure limitations, regulatory hurdles and payer reluctance have slowed progress, even as cost and efficiency pressures continue to mount. Despite these headwinds, Vance Chunn, CEO of Mobile, Ala.-based Cardiology Associates, told Becker’s he remains optimistic. […]
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The shift of cardiology procedures to outpatient settings has not gained momentum as quickly as many expected. Roadblocks such as infrastructure limitations, regulatory hurdles and payer reluctance have slowed progress, even as cost and efficiency pressures continue to mount. Despite these headwinds, Vance Chunn, CEO of Mobile, Ala.-based Cardiology Associates, told Becker’s he remains optimistic. […]
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