Category: ROOT

ASC chains to know going into 2023

Here are eight ASC chains to know going into 2023:

Orthopedic surgeon pay in 2022: 7 statistics

Here are seven statistics on orthopedic surgeon compensation that Becker’s has reported on since April 15:

Leapfrog's 115 top hospitals in 2022

The Leapfrog Group has recognized 115 hospitals with its annual Top Hospital Award in 2022. This includes 32 top general hospitals, 13 top rural hospitals, 58 top teaching hospitals and 12 top children’s hospitals. 

25 orthopedic ASCs built or proposed in 2022

Here are 25 orthopedic-focused ASCs that have been built or proposed in 2022 that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 6:

Oklahoma surgery center attracts medical tourists with price transparency

The Surgery Center of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City has become a surgical hotspot for medical tourists by informing patients the full price of care prior to a procedure, the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs reported Dec. 5. 

Ambulatory Management Solutions to partner with M2 Anesthesia

Ambulatory Management Solutions, a provider of outpatient anesthesia, surgical and administrative services, has partnered with and invested in M2 Anesthesia, a pediatric dental outpatient anesthesia provider.

5 systems launching, expanding or updating nursing programs

Colleges and universities are updating and launching nursing programs to help combat nursing shortages. Licensing boards and state legislators are also attempting to create paths for more students to join the profession.

Peter Marinoff to oversee 3 Michigan hospitals

Peter Marinoff was named president of Traverse City, Mich.-based Munson Healthcare’s south region, according to a Dec. 5 news release shared with Becker’s.

How patients feel about APRNs' working independently  

Patients have mixed opinions on physician assistants and nurse practitioners working independently, according to data from Medscape’s 2022 “Evolving Scope of Practice” report. 

GI pay in 2022: 10 statistics

Gastroenterologists earned $453,000 on average during 2022, with compensation fluctuating based on practice setting and length of employment.