Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Michigan system opens new outpatient facility

    Claire Wallace -
    UP Health System—Marquette (Mich.) held a ribbon-cutting for its new medical office building, according to a Nov. 7 report from TV6. 

  2. What a Trump presidency means for physicians: 13 leaders weigh in

    Patsy Newitt -
    Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Nov. 6, and 12 leaders joined Becker's to discuss what this could mean for physicians.  

  3. Are Gen Z workers hurting company bottom lines?

    Claire Wallace -
    A recent survey alleges that workers from Generation Z may be changing some workplaces for the worse, according to a Nov. 7 report from The Business Journals.

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  1. What a Trump win means for Medicare Advantage

    Claire Wallace -
    During President-elect Donald Trump's term, he decreased the average monthly plan premium for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries to the lowest rates MA plans had seen since 2007. 

  2. 5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Fort Worth

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Fort Worth, Texas, earns $716,600 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  3. Hospital, ASC partnerships soar in 2024: 3 things to know

    Francesca Mathewes -
    The increased range and complexity of services that ASCs offer has opened the door for a new era of collaboration between ASCs and hospitals, both of whom stand to benefit from partnerships. 

  4. Anesthesiologists, CRNAs sound alarm on provider shortages: What 5 organizations are saying

    Francesca Mathewes -
    A 2024 Medicus white paper forecasts a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036, and anesthesia provider organizations are speaking out on the impact on the physicians and practitioners they represent. 

  1. Andrews Sports Medicine recommended for approval of Alabama ASC

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The Homewood (Ala.) Planning Commission recommended approval of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center's proposal to develop an ASC, according to a Nov. 6 report by Construction Review.

  2. Washington Gastroenterology partners with virtual services provider

    Claire Wallace -
    Tacoma-based Washington Gastroenterology has launched a collaboration with WovenX Health, a provider of specialty-focused virtual services and software solutions. 

  3. SightMD adds Dr. Marez Megalla

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    SightMD New Jersey added Marez Megalla, MD, to its medical staff. 

  4. As hospitals slam site-neutral payments, ASCs find powerful allies

    Patsy Newitt -
    As many ASCs voice support for site-neutral payment reform to target the growing disparity between ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, hospitals push back on legislator action advocating for such policies.

  1. ASCs 'treading the water' amid new payer challenges

    Patsy Newitt -
    ASCs' payer issues aren't new, but many are now  increasingly challenged by complex and restrictive payment policies set by insurers. 

  2. The states with the most healthcare data breaches

    Francesca Mathewes -
    There were 28 states that reported healthcare data breaches by HIPAA-regulated entities in August 2024, according to a recent report published Sept. 24 by The HIPAA Journal. 

  3. Where GI groups are booming

    Francesca Mathewes -
    There are 1,541 gastroenterology physician group practices in the U.S., according to a recent report by Definitive Healthcare. 

  4. Oshi Health adds mental health partner

    Claire Wallace -
    New York City-based virtual digestive healthcare provider Oshi Health has launched a partnership with mental health provider CuraLinc Healthcare. 

  5. Private equity in gastroenterology: 5 things to know

    Patsy Newitt -
    Here are five key notes on the influence of private equity in gastroenterology:

  6. Bad news for gastroenterology reimbursements

    Patsy Newitt -
    Here are five reimbursement issues currently impacting gastroenterology:

  7. Massachusetts anesthesia practice to close

    Patsy Newitt -
    Springfield (Mass.) Anesthesia Service will shutter Dec. 31, laying off 91 employees, according to a WARN notice filed with the state. 

  8. The regulatory burden some physicians want 'banned'

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Physicians are spending more time than ever on prior authorizations for treatments and procedures, which many say has a negative impact on patient care. 

  9. Free-standing ASC proposed in Florida

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Plans for a free-standing ASC in St. Augustine, Fla., are under review, according to a Nov. 6 report by the Jacksonville Daily Record.

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