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  1. Massachusetts, DC loosen CRNA supervision requirements

    Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., have both made moves to allow certified registered nurse anesthetists to practice without physician supervision. 
  2. Where 32 hospitals, health systems, are laying off employees in 2024

    Thirty-two hospitals and health systems have announced plans to lay off employees so far in 2024, which could create a larger talent pool for ASCs and private practices. 
  3. The investments ASCs can't afford to skip

    As ASCs continue to face staffing shortages nationwide, many leaders are putting their money into retaining and recruiting talent. 

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  1. Who is leaning into value-based care?

    As value-based care becomes commonplace throughout the U.S. healthcare system, physicians and practices are learning how to lean into the trend. 
  2. Physician group to pay $14.9M to settle false claims allegations

    A multistate chronic disease management provider has agreed to pay $14.9 million to resolve claims it knowingly submitted claims that were not provided in conformity with Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare requirements. 
  3. The 75 best hospitals for cardiac care

    Money Magazine has released its annual list of the 75 top hospitals for cardiac care in the U.S., with New York City-based NYU Langone Medical Center topping the ranking. 
  4. Maine hospital plans medical office building

    Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, Maine, has submitted a proposal to a local planning board to build a three-story, 23,857-square-foot medical office building, according to a June 5 report from centralmaine.com. 

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  1. 3 cardiac care centers with below-average price transparency

    Money Magazine has released its annual list of the 75 top hospitals for cardiac care in the U.S., with New York City-based NYU Langone Medical Center topping the list. 
  2. Texas physician sentenced to 33 years for sexual abuse 

    A former Texas emergency room physician was sentenced to 33 years for sexual abuse of a child over a seven-year period, CBS 19 reported June 5. 
  3. WellSpan breaks ground on ASC, medical office building

    York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health has broken ground on a medical office building and ASC in Carlisle, Pa., according to a June 6 report from Penn Live.
  4. 12 gastroenterology updates

    Here are 12 gastroenterology updates Becker's has reported on since May 23:

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  1. Is ASC pay trending up or down?

    Physician pay is trending up in eight common ASC specialties this year, while it is trending down in three others, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report." 
  2. Physicians Advocacy Institute warns against healthcare consolidation

    The Physician Advocacy Institute has issued a letter to federal officials warning that consolidation is negatively affecting healthcare quality and affordability in the U.S. 
  3. House calls on physicians to share private practice struggles

    Congress is calling on private practice physicians to share what has made their operations difficult in the last few years. 
  4. MNGI Digestive Health moves into new Minnesota building

    A 100,500-square-foot medical office building that is fully leased to Allina and MNGI Digestive Health has opened in Lakeville, Minn., according to a June 5 report from REJournals.
  5. 5 physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology

    Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology: 
  6. 100+ stats on anesthesiologist pay 

    Here are more than 100 statistics on anesthesiologist pay from Medscape's 2024 "Anesthesiologist Compensation Report," data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and a report from healthcare consulting firm Veralon. 
  7. Number of ASCs in the worst states to practice medicine: 2024

    West Virginia, which was named the worst state to practice medicine by Medscape, has eight ASCs.
  8. Number of ASCs in the best states to practice medicine: 2024

    Wisconsin, which was named the best state to practice medicine by Medscape, has 75 ASCs.
  9. 10 states where people have the lowest income

    West Virginia is the state where people have the lowest income, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

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