Here are six hospitals and health systems that are laying off or plan to lay off employees since Feb. 1, as reported by Becker’s:
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
10 highest-paying states for PAs
Physician assistants in California earned the highest average salary in 2023, reaching $143,074 — a notable 11.5% increase since 2019, according to a Feb. 24 report from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
5 hospitals shuttering services in 1 month
Becker’s reported on five hospitals or health systems shuttering services since Feb. 1, which could shift how ASCs in these markets operate.
GI shortages plague patients
The shortage of gastroenterologists is one of the most pressing issues facing the specialty in the coming years.
What's going on with office-based procedures? 5 notes
As more high-acuity procedures continue to migrate to ASCs, some less-invasive procedures have transitioned into office-based settings.
ASCs see their future in minimally invasive procedures
As ASC leaders and physicians evaluate what the future of growth in the industry looks like, many see the expansion of minimally invasive surgeries as a key factor in ASCs’ success over the next several years.
3 new cardiology practices in 1 month
Here are three new cardiology practices and centers that have recently opened and started construction, as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 24:
ASA calls on court to dismiss AANA nondiscrimination lawsuit
The American Society of Anesthesiologists has submitted a brief in support of HSS’ attempt to dismiss a complaint issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.
Ohio physician pays $600K to settle False Claims allegations
A physician in Powell, Ohio, has agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve False Claims allegations that he submitted fraudulent Medicare claims.
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