Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. How private practice physicians can take on revenue cycle management

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Having a strong understanding of the revenue cycle management of a practice can be a big benefit for private practice physicians for a variety of reasons, according to a May 20 news release from the American Medical Association.

  2. Anesthesiologist fined following patient death at Florida hospital

    Patsy Newitt -
    An anesthesiologist must pay a fine following the 2019 death of a lung surgery patient at Miami-based Kendall Regional Medical Center, now the HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, the Miami Herald reported 

  3. Cleveland Clinic settles false claims allegations for $7.6M 

    Patsy Newitt -
     The Cleveland Clinic Foundation agreed to pay $7.6 million to resolve false claims allegations. 

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  1. Physicians suing their former employers: 3 updates 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Here are three updates on lawsuits where a physician sued their former employer: 

  2. Optum to close facility, laying off 129: What ASCs need to know 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, will lay off 129 employees as it closes a Change Healthcare facility in Toledo, Ohio, according to regulatory documents filed with the state May 16.

  3. NYU Langone opens ASC in NYC

    Paige Haeffele -
    NYU Langone Health opened a new outpatient facility near Penn Station in New York City.

  4. The average cost of an upper GI endoscopy in the US: A payment breakdown

    Claire Wallace -
    Undergoing an upper GI endoscopy in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $1,109 in the ASC setting, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure's cost goes toward facility fees. 

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  1. 6 colonoscopy updates

    Claire Wallace -
    Here are six updates on colonoscopies in the U.S. since April 25: 

  2. EyeCare Partners secures $275M loan, taps new CFO

    Claire Wallace -
    St. Louis-based ophthalmology management group EyeCare Partners has received a $275 million loan as part of a private debt exchange with the holders of a majority of its existing term loans, according to a May 17 report from the St. Louis Business Journal.

  3. Oklahoma bank to become medical office building

    Claire Wallace -
    A former bank building in Oklahoma City is slated for conversion to a medical office building, according to a May 18 report from The Oklahoman.

  4. 3 anesthesiologists in the headlines

    Patsy Newitt -
    Here are three anesthesiologists making headlines that Becker's has reported on in the last two weeks:

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  1. Physician pay in 2024: 5 fast facts

    Paige Haeffele -
    Here are five statistics providing insight on the pay of physicians in the U.S., using data from Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2024.

  2. 10 ASCs hiring administrators

    Paige Haeffele -
    Here are 10 ASCs across the U.S. that have posted job listings for administrators within the last month:

  3. 5 ASC, medical office acquisitions in May

    Paige Haeffele -
    Here are five acquisitions of ASCs or medical buildings that Becker's has reported since May 1:

  4. Anesthesiologist earned $1.26M in 2023: Meet Los Angeles County's highest-paid official

    Patsy Newitt -
    Anesthesiologist Sebo Amirkhanian Namagerdy, MD, is the highest-paid official in the county, the Los Angeles Times reported May 16. 

  5. Houston ASC closed in the wake of deadly thunderstorm

    Claire Wallace -
    A severe thunderstorm passed through Houston on May 16, bringing torrential rain and high-speed winds that resulted in at least five deaths, according to a May 17 report from the Houston Chronicle. 

  6. How GI pay has evolved in the last 5 years

    Ariana Portalatin -
    The average annual compensation for gastroenterologists has increased by about 20% since 2019, according to data from Medscape. 

  7. The 7 states allowing PAs to work across state lines

    Claire Wallace -
    While physicians and nurses have been afforded the opportunity to practice across state lines, particularly in temporary roles, physician assistants have yet to enjoy the same benefits, according to a May 17 report from Medscape.

  8. 5 highest-paid ophthalmologists in New Orleans

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The highest-paid ophthalmologist in New Orleans earns $722,900 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $312,120 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  9. How the wealth of 10 physician billionaires has evolved

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Ten physician billionaires' net worth has grown in the last three years to reach a combined worth of $49.7 billion. 

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