The number of independent physicians has been on a steady decline — around 108,700 physicians left private practice for employment between 2019 and 2021, according to a report from Avalere.
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How ASCs can survive California's minimum wage hike
The recent minimum wage increase in California has presented financial challenges for many ASCs, forcing smaller physician-owned practices to compete with larger hospitals and organizations for staff.
Anesthesia laws in flux: 4 updates to state legislation
Anesthesia regulations are evolving across many states as shifting practice standards and changing insurance policies face increased scrutiny.
The pharma industry's 2025 revenue projections
The global pharmaceuticals market is estimated to reach $1.21 trillion in 2025, according to Statista data.
Physicians warn AI is driving up prior authorization denials
The implementation of AI has become widespread in healthcare, but physicians are concerned that unregulated AI use is increasing prior authorization denials, according to a May 7 report by the American Medical Association.
How a terminal diagnosis reshaped this physician's view of medicine
Last spring, Bryant Lin, MD, a professor of medicine at Stanford (Calif.) University and primary care physician, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer that had metastasized to his liver, bones and brain. Despite the bleak prognosis, Dr. Lin turned his…
Supreme Court could strip patients of free colorectal cancer screenings
A case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court could limit the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s role in preventive care coverage under the Affordable Care Act, according to a March 7 article published in the American Journal of Managed Care.
Northwell CFO: Revenue cycle optimization critical as system grows
In recent financial filings, New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has attributed “continued revenue cycle initiatives” as one of the reasons for improved operating results.
Inspira's $240M plan to enhance capacity, efficiency
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill (N.J.) is advancing a $240 million expansion to increase capacity and operational efficiency.
How a nursing school relocation to Duke's campus combats the nursing shortage
Amid a nationwide nursing shortage, a November 2024 Health Resources and Services Administration nurse workforce projection estimated that the shortages will be felt until 2037.
