Today's Top 20 Stories
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Medicaid disenrollment surpasses 25M: 10 notes for ASC leaders
About 25.1 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of Aug. 23, according to new data from KFF. -
10 numbers making physicians optimistic
Here are 10 numbers showing signs of positive changes for physicians and the healthcare industry: -
Car crashes into Illinois medical office building
A woman has been transported to a hospital after crashing into a medical office building under remodel in Gurnee, Ill., according to a Sept. 11 report from the Lake and McHenry County Scanner.
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Specialties that spend the most, least time on EHRs
On average, physicians spend 5.8 hours working on EHRs for every eight hours they are treating patients, according to a Sept. 11 report from the American Medical Association. -
Why outpatient growth is key for HCA
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has an average of 13 outpatient facilities for each hospital, CEO Sam Hazen said at recent healthcare conferences. -
3 CMS moves shaking up the ASC landscape
Here are three recent updates by CMS that are impacting ASCs: -
What hospital closures mean for ASCs
In August alone there were five major hospital closures in the U.S.
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7 states behind ASCs' cardiology boom
Cardiology has seen rapid recent growth in the ASC space, largely driven by interest from private equity groups. -
MGMA offers 11 comments on CMS physician fee schedule
The Medical Group Management Association commented on CMS' calendar year 2025 physician fee schedule and quality payment program proposed rule. -
Massachusetts physician resolves allegations of opioid prescription violations
A Boston physician agreed to pay $25,000 in penalties to settle allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act. -
Essentia Health drops 2 Medicare Advantage plans
Beginning Jan. 1, Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health will no longer be in-network with UnitedHealthcare and Humana Medicare Advantage plans.
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West Virginia eyes loosening restrictions for optometrists
West Virginia lawmakers are looking into easing state occupational licensing regulations to allow workers from other states to work and address shortages in ophthalmologists, according to a Sept. 9 report from The Intelligencer. -
Average resident salary reaches $70K: 8 things to know
Average earnings for medical residents have grown just 27% over the last nine years, reaching an average of $70,000 in 2024, according to Medscape's "Resident Salary & Debt Report 2024," published Sept. 11. -
Heart failure treatment program educates patients
When John Jones went into cardiac arrest, he was rushed to Penn State Health Lancaster (Pa.) Medical Center in East Hempfield Township. -
U of Louisville expands with new outpatient center
The University of Louisville (Ky.) – South Hospital in Bullitt County plans to open a new outpatient center, reported WLKY Sept. 10. -
Michigan GI practice partners with Oshi Health
Gastrointestinal Specialists, PC of Troy, Mich., has partnered with Oshi Health to offer its patients access to virtual care models. -
Yale settles with patients who allege clinic swapped anesthesia for saline
New Haven, Conn.-based Yale has agreed to settle with dozens of patients who filed lawsuits claiming a nurse at its fertility clinic swapped anesthesia for saline, according to a Sept. 9 report from The New York Times. -
UAMS adds inflammatory bowel disease program leader
Gastroenterologist Mohammad Alomari, MD, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences division of gastroenterology and hepatology to oversee its inflammatory bowel disease program and clinic. -
Anesthesia challenges piling up
From reimbursement declines to provider shortages, anesthesia leaders are facing new and longstanding challenges. -
Physician-owned surgical hospital to temporarily close after losing Medicare contract
Modesto, Calif.-based, physician-owned Stanislaus Surgical Hospital said it will suspend operations indefinitely and lay off employees after CMS terminated its provider agreement, a spokesperson for the hospital confirmed to Becker's.
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