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5 anesthesia groups changing the industry

Here are five anesthesia groups bringing innovative practices and business strategies to the industry: 

Travel nurse pay, by state

Average weekly travel nurse pay in the U.S. in December was $2,293.97, up 0.13% from November and down 3.84% from December 2023, according to data shared with Becker’s from Vivian, a healthcare career marketplace.

Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic officially merge

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System have officially merged into a nonprofit integrated system and will operate as Sanford Health.

6 women making moves in healthcare

The following leadership moves made by women have been reported by or shared with Becker’s since Dec. 24:

Dismantling Rural Access: MA Plans terminate rural healthcare providers, force patients to drive further for care, and then retain higher payments intended to support local access to healthcare

As rural Medicare Advantage (MA) expansion grows, more insurers are terminating local providers from their networks and requiring rural seniors to travel much longer distances for care. Critics say these changes provide a hidden windfall for MA plans w…

How COVID-19 disrupted cancer care: 4 notes

Cancer screening declined 39% globally during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published Jan. 2 in Nature. 

2025's richest physician billionaires

Ten physicians currently hold a spot on Forbes’ live net worth tracker, updated on Jan. 1 for 2025. 

Where ROI is taking a backseat for health system C-suites

Among healthcare C-suites, return on investment is often a critical part of discussions surrounding new technology. But when it comes to ambient clinical documentation, the calculus transcends immediate financial gains. 

Virginia physician convicted on 400+ drug distribution counts

Joel Smithers, MD, a physician in Abingdon, Va., was convicted of 467 federal counts of drug distribution.

Massachusetts governor reviews healthcare PE bill

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey is again eyeing legislation that would increase oversight of private equity activity in healthcare, Mass Live reported Jan. 2.