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Compensation Issues

Median annual wages for nurse anesthetists vary across states, with the national median estimated at $203,090, according to the most recently available data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 25.

Median annual wages for nurse practitioners vary across states, with the national median estimated at $121,610, according to the most recently available data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 25.

Median annual wages for physician assistants vary across states, with the national median estimated at $126,010, according to the most recently available data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 25.

Many employers have historically provided year-end bonuses to workers. However, some companies across industries are not handing them out this year, according to one new report shared with Becker's Dec. 18. 

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Leaders on Capitol Hill have wrapped up legislative business for 2023, but the American Medical Association is urging lawmakers to address after the holidays the 3.34% Medicare physician fee cut that is set to take effect Jan.1. 

The percentage of healthcare organizations with an internal hourly minimum wage of $15 or higher increased significantly from 2022 to 2023, according to one new survey.

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