Category: News and Analysis

Unemployment rates in the 10 best states for physicians

States with lower unemployment rates tend to be among the best places for physicians to practice.

6 federal healthcare updates

Healthcare spending declines for the first time in 60 years and five other healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since July 27:

Top 10 cities for early-career private practice orthopedic surgeons

Data from Medscape shows the 10 highest paying cities for early-career private practice orthopedic surgeons.

Average physician net worth by age

A report from FiPhysician, which provides investment and retirement advice to physicians, released a breakdown of physicians 45 and older, and their average net worth’s. 

How physician retirement age compares to the US average

The retirement age in the U.S. is up by four years since 1991, to an average age of 61, according to a new report from Gallup. 

Unemployment rate in all 50 states for 2022: Bureau of Labor Statistics

The unemployment rate in the U.S. continues to fall following record-high unemployment rates at the beginning of the pandemic, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics in its The Economics Daily report. 

States with best healthcare systems vs. best states to open a business

When considering where to open an ASC or healthcare business, location is key.

Mark your calendar: ASCA’s upcoming events

Here are the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association’s important dates to remember for the upcoming month, found on the ASCA website:

Outpatient primary care physician shortage could worsen as new internists opt for hospital employment

New internists are choosing to practice in hospitals over outpatient centers, making the outpatient physician shortage worse, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine May 17.

ASC executive predicts industry boom unlikely to slow

According to an interview from HealthLeaders with Alexander Sah, MD, several unique aspects of ASCs continue to drive growth.