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Optum employees report layoffs
Former employees with Optum and its provider subsidiaries began posting on social media beginning July 18 regarding another round of layoffs they say occurred across sectors of the company. -
CMS floats 2.6% pay bump for ASCs
CMS on July 10 shared a proposed Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System rule that would update payments by 2.6%. -
5 predictions on how to keep up with a changing market
The ASC industry is dynamic and constantly changing. These 5 industry leaders explain what's becoming easier and more difficult about their business. -
NewYork-Presbyterian to pay $800K to settle false claims allegations
New York City based-NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital agreed to pay $801,000 to resolve false billings under the Federal False Claims Act. -
3 technology updates revolutionizing ASCs
Here are three updates on technology being used at ASCs that Becker's has reported on since Oct. 11: -
Female vs. male physician net worths in 2023
More than 30% of female physicians have a net worth of less than $500,000, compared with 21% of male physicians, according to Medscape's 2023 Female Compensation Report. -
Former Cigna executive barred from taking CVS role: What ASCs need to know
Former Cigna executive Amy Bricker has been barred by a federal judge from working for CVS Health while a lawsuit over her noncompete clause moves forward. -
How many hours a week do physicians in each specialty work?
Physicians work an average of 50 hours a week, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report 2023." -
3 trends driving the push toward value-based care
Ready or not, value-based care is coming to a healthcare facility near you. -
3 major healthcare deals shaping the industry
Here are three big healthcare deals that Becker's has reported on since March 29 that industry leaders should know: -
5 healthcare jobs named top 10 best careers of 2023
Five healthcare careers were in the top 10 of U.S. News & World Report's "100 Best Jobs" list for 2023. -
6 prior authorization updates for ASC leaders
Here are six prior authorization updates Becker's has reported on since March 15: -
Top 10 best states for physicians
Montana is the best state for physicians, according to personal finance website WalletHub. -
Top 10 worst states for physicians
Hawaii is the worst state for physicians, according to personal finance website WalletHub. -
Top 25 most expensive cities for physicians to live
Los Angeles is the most expensive U.S. city to live in, according to the U.S. News & World Report. -
4 physicians drug lawsuits in 30 days
Here are four drug lawsuits involving physicians or former physicians that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 6: -
Where physician pay is falling
Many physicians have expressed dissatisfaction with their income in light of inflation and CMS pay cuts. However, some specialties have seen a sharper drop in pay than others. -
59% of Americans don't want AI robots used during surgery
Americans are hesitant about the use of artificial intelligence-driven robots during surgery with 59 percent saying they would not want surgical robots used in their own care, according to a Pew Research Center survey. -
5 federal healthcare updates
From the first-ever cleared RSV vaccine to the CDC's first strategic plan on public health data, here are five public health updates Becker's has reported on since May 1: -
Physician burnout by practice setting
Fifty-seven percent of physicians practicing in outpatient clinics reported experiencing burnout, according to Medscape's 2023 "U.S. Physician Burnout and Depression Report."
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