Nurse specialists experienced lower rates of career satisfaction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Medscape's 2023 "Nurse Career Satisfaction Report," published Dec. 12, with registered nurses and nursing managers experiencing the highest drop in satisfaction rates. 

Around 72% of nurses have faced verbal abuse from patients in the last year, according to Medscape's 2023 "Nurse Career Satisfaction Report," published Dec. 12. 

New York is the most productive state in the nation, with $120.67 of value added for every hour worked, according to new research from business company Upflip based on the newest labor productivity data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

ASC operator AmSurg has announced the addition of two new executive leadership team members: Susan Byrd and Keith Hennegan. 

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health is making its third round of layoffs in 2023, this time outsourcing some of its IT operations to a company based in India, according to a Dec. 11 report from the Triad Business Journal. 

While ASCs are preparing themselves for growth headed into 2024, many systems are still struggling to obtain top-of-the-line healthcare workers. 

Medicare physician payment has effectively declined 26% since 2001 — and that is before inflation and the finalized pay cut for 2024 are factored in, according to the American Medical Association.

Here are five numbers to know about private practice versus employment:

While ASC owners are hopeful for growth and expansion in 2024 and more procedures shift to the outpatient setting, there are still roadblocks ahead. 

Beginning in 2024, Generation Z will make up a larger portion of the U.S. workforce than baby boomers for the first time, according to a Dec. 5 report from CNBC based on a forecast report from job search website Glassdoor. 

The U.S. ASC market is expected to reach $53.67 billion by 2028, according to the "U.S Ambulatory Surgical Centers Market — Focused Insights 2023-2028" report released Dec. 11.

Around 36% of hiring managers admit to lying to candidates about their possible role or the company during the hiring process, according to a new report from resumebuilder.com. 

While the gender gap between male and female physicians is getting smaller, it still sits at 29%, according to Medscape's 2023 "Physician Compensation" and "Female Physician Wealth & Debt" reports. 

The U.S. healthcare and social assistance sector added 93,200 jobs in the month of November, the most of any sector, according to a Dec. 8 report from CNBC.

The Leapfrog Group has announced the top 27 ASCs in the U.S., comprising facilities across nine states. 

Here are five updates on the rising cost of healthcare for ASC leaders to monitor:

Florida is struggling to grapple with its physician shortage, ABC affiliate WEAR News reported Dec. 7.

Choosing to go into private practice or join a large system is one of the biggest decisions physicians have to face. From independence to better pay, there are pros and cons to each. 

Thirty leaders have been named to Forbes' 30 under 30 class of 2024 in healthcare. Forbes' 30 under 30 lists recognize leaders under 30 who have made an impact across 20 sectors, including healthcare, education and venture capital. 

Despite current trends, some physicians say private practice isn't going anywhere.