On April 10, CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, announced his vision for the agency, which includes a commitment to President Trump’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda and modernizing Medicare, Medicaid and the ACA marketplace. Here’s five things for ASCs and physicians to know about the plans: 1. CMS will first implement President Trump’s recent executive […]
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Anesthesia coverage continues to be one of the most pressing issues facing ASCs. Leaders across the ASC and anesthesia landscape joined Becker’s to discuss targeted changes that could address these growing challenges and help stabilize the field in the long term. 1. Boost the anesthesia pool The shortage of anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists and […]
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Efforts to keep Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health’s two hospitals open continue as system leaders race to secure critical funding. Here’s the latest: Earlier in March, Crozer narrowly avoided closure when emergency funding was secured from the Foundation for Delaware County. The last-minute financial rescue followed a March 9 emergency meeting arranged by a federal bankruptcy […]
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Orthopedics is the highest-paying physician specialty, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report 2025,” released April 11. Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians across 29 specialties from Oct. 2, 2024, to Jan. 14, 2025. 1. Orthopedics (includes orthopedics and orthopedic surgery): $543,000 2. Radiology: $520,000 3. Plastic surgery: $516,000 4. Cardiology: $506,000 5. Anesthesiology: $499,000 6. Gastroenterology: $495,000 […]
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Cincinnati is the highest-paying metropolitan area for cardiologists, according to 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. The bureau released updated compensation data to reflect May 2024 information, the latest available. Here are the ten highest-paying metropolitan areas for cardiologists, along with their average annual mean wage: 1. Cincinnati – $506,1802. […]
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Novant Health plans to apply for a certificate of need to build an “outpatient-focused” hospital in Greenville, S.C., according to a notice on the health system’s website. The Winston-Salem, N.C.-based system will partner with local physicians on the proposed 20-bed facility. Over the past year, Novant Health has significantly expanded its footprint in South Carolina, […]
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Cash flow is critical for GI practices, but rising denial rates, payer complexity and Medicare cuts have made billing navigation difficult, according to a recent blog post from RCM company Sun Knowledge. Here are eight tips to know about GI billing, according to the post: 1. GI procedures require precise CPT codes. In 2025, CMS […]
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Gastroenterologist compensation fell by 3% in 2024, according to Medscape’s 2025 Physician Compensation Report released April 11. Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians across 29 specialties from Oct. 2, 2024 to Jan. 14, 2025. Here are three more things to know: 1. Gastroenterologists earned an average of $495,000 in 2024, down from $512,000 in 2023. 2. Despite […]
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The Institute for Advanced Reconstruction has opened a new facility in Red Bank, N.J. The 14,500-square-foot facility will specialize in complex reconstructive procedures, including cosmetic enhancements, specialized hand surgery, breast health and aesthetic treatments, according to an April 10 news release. The new center aims to streamline consultations, diagnostics and treatment planning while also improving […]
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Anesthesiologists working in outpatient care settings are paid the most, on average, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. Here’s a breakdown of anesthesiologist annual mean wage by industry: Occupation Anesthesiologist annual mean wage Cross-industry, including private, federal, state, and local government $336,640 Cross-industry, private ownership only $338,880 […]
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