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The healthiest, least healthy states
Hawaii is the state with the healthiest population, according to a Jan. 8 analysis from Forbes Advisor. -
2 sentenced for conspiring to steal hydrocodone, oxycodone
A Kentucky couple has been sentenced to two years and 9 months in prison for conspiring to steal hydrocodone and oxycodone from a pharmacy to sell. -
5 healthcare legal cases making headlines
Here are five court cases involving the healthcare industry to know, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 2: -
Ambulatory healthcare added 19K jobs in December
The healthcare industry added 38,000 jobs in December, including 19,000 in ambulatory healthcare services. -
CVS shakes up leadership
CVS Health recently made two executive appointments, including its next CFO. -
What Amazon's latest healthcare play could mean for ASCs
Amazon launched digital health monitoring services through a partnership with Omada Health. -
8 trends that defined the last year in healthcare
The U.S. healthcare landscape continues to face challenges and trend shifts. Here are eight major trends that defined the last year in healthcare: -
5 top-paying states for nurse practitioners
California is the highest-paying state for nurse practitioners. -
2 sentenced for $93M Medicare fraud scheme
A man and woman, both from Florida, were sentenced for their role in a $93 million Medicare fraud and money laundering scheme. -
60% of health systems considering ASC ventures
Just one week into 2024, health systems, including Jacksonville, Fla.-based Baptist Health, have set their sights on ASC joint ventures. -
The biggest financial challenges health systems are expecting in 2024
As labor shortages, payment rates and supply chain disruptions continue to challenge health system leaders, ASCs and hospitals are expecting a rocky financial landscape in 2024. -
Former UnitedHealth, Optum Lab execs sued over trade secrets
UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum, is suing two former executives for allegedly stealing confidential information to create their own competing corporate entities. -
The state of gastroenterologist pay in 5 stats
Here are five numbers providing insight on compensation earned by gastroenterologists, using data from Medscape's "Gastroenterologist Compensation Report" for 2023 and 2013 — which cover 2022 and 2012 pay data, respectively — and its physician salary explorer. -
What happened with New York's noncompete ban bill?
New York's total noncompete ban bill gained national attention in 2023, but in December, the bill was vetoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. -
4 'contract red flags' for physicians
As physicians seek their first roles or new roles within the industry, they should be prepared to understand and negotiate employment contracts, according to a Jan. 5 report from the American Medical Association. -
ChristianaCare pays $42.5M to resolve fraud allegations
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare has paid $42.5 million to resolve allegations of healthcare fraud under the federal False Claims Act and Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act. -
Why physicians are leaving the field
Physicians continue to exit the field despite the looming physician shortage. -
Sanford Health plans expansion for same day surgery center
Sanford Health is planning to add a 15,000 square foot expansion to the Sanford Broadway Same Day Surgery Center in Bismarck, N.D. -
Optum, SSM end partnership
UnitedHealth Group-run Optum and St. Louis-based SSM Health have terminated their administrative partnership, an SSM Health spokesperson confirmed to Becker's. -
10 highest-paying metro areas for surgeons
Although the average annual salary among surgeons in the U.S. is $347,870, that figure varies depending on which area one practices in, according to data from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
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