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21 physician specialties that saw pay jumps in 2022

Oncology is the physician specialty that grew the most in the last year, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023.

6 physician specialties saw a pay drop in 2023

Ophthalmology saw the biggest drop in pay in the last year, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023.

Memorial Sloan Kettering reports $483M slide in operating income

New York City-based Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center saw a swing from a $235.1 operating gain in 2021 to a 2022 operating loss of $248.1 million.

Vanderbilt University Hospital promotes 3 physicians

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Hospital and Clinics promoted three physicians to leadership roles.

Milwaukee VA hospital names exec director

Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee has named James McLain its next executive director. 

Danco settles for $765K in mifepristone case

Danco Laboratories agreed to pay $765,000 April 12 to settle accusations of the drug distributor importing active pharmaceutical ingredients for its one drug, Mifeprex (mifepristone), and not marking its country of origin or paying marking duties. 

ASCs in hot water: 7 notes on reimbursements

From operating costs to orthopedic cases, seven ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their biggest issues with reimbursement. 

Payers still pushing procedures to the ASC setting — here's why

Cost savings and convenience are pushing procedures to the ASC setting, according to five leaders who spoke with Becker’s ASC Review.

HCA revenue grew $20.5B since 2015: An 8-year recap

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has experienced tremendous growth over the last eight years, with revenue increasing from $39.7 billion in 2015 to $60.2 billion in 2022. 

Average incentive bonus by specialty

Orthopedic surgeons earn the largest average incentive bonus at $134,000 a year, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Compensation Report” published April 14, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties.