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  1. The top-paying states for the 10 best healthcare jobs

    Nurse practitioner is the best healthcare job and the best paying state for the career is California. 
  2. St. Luke's to convert $8.25M flower shop into medical office building

    Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke's University Health Network has acquired the site of the former Frederick's Flowers & Gifts in Hilltown Township, Pa., for $8.25 million and plans to convert the property into a medical office building, according to a Jan. 11 report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. 
  3. Robotic surgery produces better outcomes for colon cancer patients: Study

    Robotic surgery is associated with improved outcomes over laparoscopic procedures for colon cancer patients undergoing colectomies, according to a new study by Dallas-based University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. 

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  1. Where CRNA policy changed in the last 5 years

    Regulations surrounding how certified registered nurse anesthetists can practice have been a hot-button issue in healthcare for years — and continues to be a contested one in 2024.
  2. How private practice must face the 'shrinking reimbursement dollar'

    Steven Waronker, MD, an anesthesiologist in Alpharetta, Ga., joined Becker's to discuss the physician workforce trend he is most concerned about right now. 
  3. US Digestive Health opens new, expanded office

    Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health, one of the largest gastroenterology practices in the U.S., has opened a new location in Colmar, Pa. 
  4. 3 labor trends to expect in 2024

    Following a tumultuous 2023, experts are predicting that the labor market could begin to stabilize in the coming year, according to a Jan. 1 report from Forbes.

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  1. RN vs. NP vs. PA pay: Key comparisons to know

    The national average annual salary earned by registered nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners varies by $36,260, depending on credentials, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey. 
  2. Florida medical office building sold for $18.3M

    The 48,000-square-foot Wellington (Fla.) Medical Arts Pavilion has sold to Rendina Healthcare Real Estate and Artemis Real Estate Partners for $18.3 million, according to a Jan. 11 report from REBusiness Online.
  3. The top-paying jobs in healthcare for 2024

    U.S. News & World Report has named the 25 best-paying jobs for 2024, with healthcare-related jobs dominating the list with 14 of the top spots.
  4. Private practice gastroenterologists earn big compared to employed counterparts 

    Gastroenterologists working at physician-owned entities outearn their hospital and management service counterparts, according to Healthcare Appraisers' 2023 GI "Industry Outlook" report, published in September. 

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  1. Why the 10 most popular GI procedures could be migrating to ASCs

    Gastroenterologists are expecting to see Medicare payment cuts for both facility and non-facility billing for the top 10 most common GI CPT codes in 2024, according to Healthcare Appraisers' 2023 GI "Industry Outlook" report, published in September.
  2. Orthopedic ASC moves leaders should know

    Here are 10 orthopedic moves ASC leaders should know that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 14:
  3. Why NPs have the best job in healthcare

    The role of nurse practitioner has been named the best job in healthcare by U.S. News & World Report for 2024. 
  4. GI payer mix: Who got the most bills in 2023

    The majority of gastroenterology procedures performed in 2023 were charged to commercial payers, according to Healthcare Appraisers' 2023 GI "Industry Outlook" report, published in September. 
  5. St. John's debuts new ambulatory clinic

    St. John's Episcopal Hospital has debuted a new ambulatory clinic in Far Rockaway, N.Y., inside its four-story clinical learning center, according to a Jan. 10 report from QNS.
  6. The best USPI facilities for patient experience, per Press Ganey

    Press Ganey recently unveiled the recipients of its annual patient experience pinnacle of excellence award, which recognized 97 organizations that show a high level of commitment to the patient care experience. 
  7. ASC suit accusing Elevance of $5.4M+ in unpaid claims revived 

    A circuit court has reinstated a suit from the Costa Mesa, Calif-based South Coast Specialty Surgery Center accusing Blue Cross of California, which does business as Anthem Blue Cross, of racking up more than $5.4 million in unpaid claims. 
  8. GI practice transactions down in 2023

    Since 2016, gastroenterology practices have undergone a wave of consolidation as private equity-backed companies, including Gastro Health and United Digestive, have acquired hundreds of providers nationwide. 
  9. 5 midsize ASC companies to know

    The ASC industry is competitive, with many companies vying for market share.

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