Today's Top 20 Stories
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5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Oklahoma City
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Oklahoma City earns $669,000 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. -
UVM Medical Center proposes $129M outpatient surgery center
The University of Vermont Medical Center is seeking approval to build a $129 million outpatient surgery center in South Burlington, Vt., according to a May 22 report by NBC 5. -
20 specialties with the highest compensation
Neurosurgery is the specialty with the highest average annual compensation, according to Doximity's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report," published May 23.
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Are physicians happy with pay in 2024?
Though physicians on average earn over $400,000 annually depending on their practice setting and speciality, around 36% still feel dissatisfied with their earnings in 2024, according to Doximity's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report," published May 23. -
How physician shortages are impacting patient access
The majority of physicians believe that staffing shortages throughout the healthcare system are negatively impacting patients in 2024, according to Doximity's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report," published May 23. -
Missouri system passes on ASC plans
Hannibal (Mo.) Regional Healthcare Systems has scrapped plans for an ASC in Kirksville, Mo., according to a May 23 report from CBS affiliate KTVO. -
Alabama city expands legal budget in effort to acquire ASC certificate of need
The city of Hoover, Ala., has expanded its legal budget for the fiscal year in an effort to continue pushing for a certificate of need for a new ASC, according to a May 22 report from ABC affiliate 3340.
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$19M medical office building planned in Virginia
Flagship Healthcare Properties has spent $1 million to acquire a site in Mechanicsville, Va., where it plans to construct a $19 million medical office building, according to a May 23 report from Richmond BizSense. -
Gastroenterology pay in 2024: 4 notes
Gastroenterologists are the 11th highest paid physician specialists in 2024, with an average yearly salary of $514,208, according to Doximity's 2024 "Physician Compensation Report," published May 23. -
Walmart Health begins layoffs: 3 things to know
Walmart Health Virtual Care is laying off 74 employees at its corporate headquarters in Phoenix. -
Premier Anesthesia affiliates with the Ohio Hospital Association
Anesthesia management organization Premier Anesthesia has affiliated with the Ohio Hospital Association's corporate partner program.
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How systems could double colorectal cancer screenings
Giving patients more choice in their colorectal cancer screening options could double the number of patients who get screened, according to a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia. -
2 conflicting colonoscopy guidelines
The jury is still out on several guidelines regarding screening colonoscopies, despite rising colorectal cancer rates. -
4 ophthalmology practice additions in 3 months
Here are four ophthalmology groups that have acquired and added practices that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 22: -
Physician assistant pay has jumped $18K since 2019
The average annual wage for physician assistants has increased in each of the past five years, rising from $112,410 in 2019 to $130,490 in 2023, a total increase of more than $18,000, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Medical office building investments on the decline in Q1
Investment in medical office buildings fell by 21% year over year in the first quarter of 2024, declining to $1.6 billion, according to a May 20 report from real estate investment firm CBRE. -
10 states with the most anesthesia residents
While the anesthesiologist shortage persists nationwide, some states could have more luck filling open spots than others. -
Mississippi medical office building OK'd for construction
A building permit has been issued for a new medical office building in Corinth, Miss., according to a May 22 report from the Daily Corinthian. -
The state of outpatient spine surgery in 4 studies
Outpatient spine surgery is growing, and its outlook suggests the trend will likely continue. -
The top workplace concerns for Gen Z, millennials
The majority of Gen Z and millennial employees in the U.S. are living paycheck to paycheck in 2024, according to Deloitte's annual employment survey published May 15.
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