Today's Top 20 Stories
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ASC leaders turn to gastroenterology for growth
Healthcare leaders are turning to gastroenterology to unlock growth opportunities. -
How much alcohol physicians drink: Medscape
Twenty-eight percent of physicians consume less than one drink a week, according to Medscape's Feb. 13 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024." -
Personal, family time higher priority for younger physicians
A vast majority of physicians 45 and under (78%) believe that it is very important to prioritize personal and family time amid busy work schedules, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published Feb. 13.
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Jefferson cardiologist dies in car accident
Santosh Gupta-Bala, MD, 64, a cardiologist at Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, has died after her car rolled over her in the driveway of her home, according to a Feb. 12 report from Around Ambler. -
Cleveland medical office building sells
The 86,000-square-foot University Hospitals Wellness Campus medical office building in Mentor, Ohio, has sold, according to a Feb. 14 report from Commercial Property Executive. -
ASC leaders lean into spine for growth opportunities
Outpatient spine surgery's popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. -
UC Davis performs world's 1st case with new biopsy device
The endoscopy team at UC Davis Health in Sacramento have completed the world's first endoscopic, ultrasound-guided core biopsy of a pancreatic tumor with a new device.
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3 physician-led anesthesia supergroups to know
Here are three physician-led anesthesia groups to know: -
What NPs earn per hour in all 50 states
Although the national average hourly pay for nurse practitioners is $59.94, that number could be more than 20% greater — or 20% less — depending on the state one practices in, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey. -
9 anesthesiology updates ACS leaders should know
Here are nine headlines on anesthesiology the ASC industry should know, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 3: -
How physicians are taking charge of their mental health
The most common thing physicians do to maintain their mental and physical health is spend time with friends and family, according to a recent survey by Medscape.
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CMS' final interoperability, prior authorization rules: What to know
Last month, CMS published its Interoperability and Prior Authorization final rule, which applies to Medicare Advantage organizations, state Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program plans, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP managed care entities and Qualified Health Plan issuers. -
Best hospitals for outpatient orthopedic surgery 2024: Healthgrades
Healthgrades released its 2024 Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award, which recognizes hospitals in the top 10% for patient outcomes. -
Stark law violators facing massive penalties
Some of the largest recoveries by the Justice Department in the last year were Stark law violations, according to a Feb. 8 report from law firm Mintz, which could mean the law could be enforced more strictly moving forward. -
Inside USPI's skyrocketing growth
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare's ASC arm, is the largest ASC chain in the country, with interest in 461 ASCs and 24 surgical hospitals throughout 35 states. -
Which physician specialties have the happiest marriages?
Medscape laid out physician specialties with the happiest marriages in its Feb. 13 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024." -
What kind of cars do physicians drive?
Seventeen percent of physicians drive Toyotas, according to Medscape's Feb. 13 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024." -
5 Cardinal Health updates in 3 months
Medical product distribution company Cardinal Health has recently been named one of the largest healthcare companies in the U.S. by revenue, bringing in $216.2 billion over the most recent four quarters. -
How physicians feel about their diet, weight
More than 80% of physicians believe their diet is very healthy or somewhat healthy, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published Feb. 13. -
Here's how much vacation time physicians take per year
Nearly half of physicians (44%) take three to four weeks of vacation per year, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published Feb. 13.
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