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Physician net collections increased 4.3%: Survey
Overall median net collections increased 4.3% –– lower than the 5.3% overall increase in compensation from 2023 to 2024, according to an American Medical Group Association survey released July 12. -
10 ASCs hiring administrators
Here are 10 ASCs from coast to coast that have posted job listings for administrator roles within the past month: -
Physicians 'not thrilled' about Medicare claims process: Survey
Around two in three physicians see Medicare reimbursement time as a "'moderate' issue or worse", according to Medscape's "Doctors Evaluate Medicare and Medicaid Report 2024," published July 12. -
Dermatologist claims Michigan physician owes him $142K in wages
A Washington, D.C., physician is suing David Stockman, MD, and Saginaw Township-based Michigan Health Clinic, alleging failure to pay $142,000 in wages, M Live reported July 12. -
Physician pay increases by specialty
Radiology, anesthesiology and pathology saw the highest pay jump between 2023 and 2024, according to the American Medical Group Association's 2024 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey. -
Surgical specialty pay jumps 5.5% in 2024
Surgical specialties have seen a 5.5% increase in pay in the last year, according to the American Medical Group Association's 2024 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey. -
Newsweek opens survey for Best ASCs of 2025
Newsweek has opened a survey for its fifth-annual "Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers" ranking for 2025. -
The trends shaping the ASC landscape
ASCs are a unique care setting that are affected by trends such as consolidation, market shifts and other industry-wide changes differently than their hospital counterparts. -
The best states for business in 2024, per CNBC
Virginia has been named the top state for business in 2024 by CNBC. -
Board reinstates pain physicians' license following settlement agreement, alleged patient assault
The Iowa Board of Medicine has agreed to reinstate a pain physicians' license who was charged with sexually abusing a patient, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported July 10. -
Inflation rate falls in June for 1st time since 2020
The June inflation rate dipped for the first time in more than four years, opening the door for the Federal Reserve to potentially begin lowering interest rates this year, according to a July 11 report from CNBC. -
Georgia amends ASC certificate-of-need law
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a law revising the certificate-of-need statute for ASCs, law firm Polsinelli wrote in an article published July 10 by JD Supra. -
Rite Aid to pay $7.5M to settle illegal prescription allegations
Rite Aid and 10 subsidiaries have agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle allegations of illegal prescription violating the Controlled Substance Act and False Claims Act. -
USPI's growth: 5 key metrics
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International is maintaining its position as the leading operator of ASCs in the U.S. in 2024. -
U of Minnesota to shutter 2nd nurse practitioner clinic in 1 year
Minneapolis-based University of Minnesota plans to shutter a nurse practitioner-led clinic at the end of October, according to a July 10 report from the Star Tribune. -
What ASCs need to know about the recent COVID-19 spike
Here are five key notes about the recent rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations: -
How weight loss drugs affect 5 physician specialties
The drug class that includes Ozempic, Wegovy and other obesity care treatments has grown in popularity over the last year, affecting several ASC specialties. -
New York ASC under investigation following data breach
Oklahoma City-based law firm Federman & Sherwood has initiated an investigation into a November data breach that impacted employees and patients of Mount Kisco (N.Y.) Surgery Center. -
Oswego Health ASC performs 1st robotic-assisted surgery
Oswego (N.Y.) Health's Surgery Center has performed its first robotically assisted surgery, according to a July 9 report from CNY Central. -
Why nurses are a critical investment in ASC profitability
Amid staffing recruiting and retention issues for ASCs, investing in nurse leadership is one way to ensure staff remains engaged and retained.
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