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Physician assistant compensation by state
Washington is the highest-paying state for physician assistants, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Indiana system to pay $345M to settle alleged False Claims Act, Stark law violations
Indianapolis-based Community Health Network agreed to pay the U.S. $345 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act and Stark law. -
Cardiologist's $4.9M in referrals violated Stark law, complaint alleges
Steward Health Care and Steward Medical Group, both based in Dallas, and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston — which is part of the health system — have been accused of violating Stark law, allegedly paying a cardiologist nearly $4.9 million in incentive compensation. -
New Wisconsin bill could allow physician assistants to practice in multiple states
Wisconsin governor Tony Evers has signed a bill making it easier for physician assistants to receive interstate credentials, Wisconsin Public Radio reported Dec. 11. -
Female physicians by net worth
The largest portion of female physicians have a net worth below $500,000, while the largest portion of male physicians have a net worth between $2 and $5 million, according to Medscape's 2023 "Female Physician Wealth and Debt Report." -
Female physicians' top expenses
Mortgage on their primary residence was the leading expense female physicians reported paying down in Medscape's 2023 "Female Physician Wealth and Debt Report." -
The specialties with the highest, lowest pay jumps in 10 years
Nephrologists saw the lowest annual salary increase in the last 10 years — a bump of only $49,000 — while the pay for plastic surgeons increased by more than $300,000, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2013 and 2023. -
5 prior authorization terms physicians should know, per the AMA
The American Medical Association has compiled a list of terms physicians should know involving prior authorization, the process requiring physicians to receive approval from the health plan before the prescribed treatment, test or medical service can be delivered to the patient. -
Top paying states for physicians
Montana is the highest-paying state for physicians. -
California Medical Association urges Congress to halt physician cuts
The California Medical Association has called on Congress to stop the upcoming Medicare physician payment cuts. -
Physician pay in the worst states to live
Physicians in New Mexico, the worst state to live in according to personal finance site WalletHub, make an average annual wage of $270,060. -
How cancellations and no-shows are costing physicians
Patient cancellations and no-shows could cost healthcare providers as much as $7,500 per month, according to a recent report from Tebra. -
Physician pay in the best states to live
Physicians in Massachusetts, the best state to live in according to personal finance site WalletHub, make an average annual wage of $223,200. -
Where physicians are losing money
Four physician leaders connected with Becker's to discuss where physicians are losing money right now. -
Physician pay behind inflation in Q3
The median compensation earned by physicians in the third quarter was $358,753, up $7,253 compared to the same period last year, according to data from Kaufman Hall. -
How much do employed physicians earn through seeing patients?
The average revenue earned by physicians and advanced practice providers via treating patients is on the rise, according to data from Kaufman Hall. -
Biden administration to address rural health needs: 4 things to know
The Biden administration has proposed an action plan focusing on the improvement of health services in rural communities and assisting rural healthcare providers to stay open. -
CMS axes physician pay
CMS will cut overall physician pay by 1.25% in 2023, according to its 2024 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule released Nov. 2. -
Most common malpractice allegations against physicians
Failure to diagnose or delayed diagnosis is the most common reason for malpractice lawsuits, according to Medscape's "Physicians and Malpractice Report 2023." -
The highest-paying regions for female physicians
Pacific Coast states like California, Oregon and Hawaii are the highest paying for female physicians, according to a recent Medscape survey.
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