Today's Top 20 Stories
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Atlanta VA physician guilty of sexually assaulting patient
Rajesh Patel, MD, a primary care physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, Ga., was found guilty of sexually assaulting a female patient during routine exams. -
Audit of Optum finds potential legal violations, lower payments to independent pharmacies
A recent audit of healthcare giant Optum, revealed it may have violated Mississippi law, the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported Nov. 8. -
Pennsylvania gastroenterology chief dies at 80
Harvey Lefton, MD, a gastroenterologist with a career spanning more than 55 years, died on Nov. 5 at 80, according to his obituary.
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Michigan system opens new outpatient facility
UP Health System—Marquette (Mich.) held a ribbon-cutting for its new medical office building, according to a Nov. 7 report from TV6. -
What a Trump presidency means for physicians: 13 leaders weigh in
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Nov. 6, and 12 leaders joined Becker's to discuss what this could mean for physicians. -
Are Gen Z workers hurting company bottom lines?
A recent survey alleges that workers from Generation Z may be changing some workplaces for the worse, according to a Nov. 7 report from The Business Journals. -
What a Trump win means for Medicare Advantage
During President-elect Donald Trump's term, he decreased the average monthly plan premium for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries to the lowest rates MA plans had seen since 2007.
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5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Fort Worth
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Fort Worth, Texas, earns $716,600 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Hospital, ASC partnerships soar in 2024: 3 things to know
The increased range and complexity of services that ASCs offer has opened the door for a new era of collaboration between ASCs and hospitals, both of whom stand to benefit from partnerships. -
Anesthesiologists, CRNAs sound alarm on provider shortages: What 5 organizations are saying
A 2024 Medicus white paper forecasts a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036, and anesthesia provider organizations are speaking out on the impact on the physicians and practitioners they represent. -
Andrews Sports Medicine recommended for approval of Alabama ASC
The Homewood (Ala.) Planning Commission recommended approval of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center's proposal to develop an ASC, according to a Nov. 6 report by Construction Review.
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Washington Gastroenterology partners with virtual services provider
Tacoma-based Washington Gastroenterology has launched a collaboration with WovenX Health, a provider of specialty-focused virtual services and software solutions. -
SightMD adds Dr. Marez Megalla
SightMD New Jersey added Marez Megalla, MD, to its medical staff. -
As hospitals slam site-neutral payments, ASCs find powerful allies
As many ASCs voice support for site-neutral payment reform to target the growing disparity between ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, hospitals push back on legislator action advocating for such policies. -
ASCs 'treading the water' amid new payer challenges
ASCs' payer issues aren't new, but many are now increasingly challenged by complex and restrictive payment policies set by insurers. -
The states with the most healthcare data breaches
There were 28 states that reported healthcare data breaches by HIPAA-regulated entities in August 2024, according to a recent report published Sept. 24 by The HIPAA Journal. -
Where GI groups are booming
There are 1,541 gastroenterology physician group practices in the U.S., according to a recent report by Definitive Healthcare. -
Oshi Health adds mental health partner
New York City-based virtual digestive healthcare provider Oshi Health has launched a partnership with mental health provider CuraLinc Healthcare. -
Private equity in gastroenterology: 5 things to know
Here are five key notes on the influence of private equity in gastroenterology: -
Bad news for gastroenterology reimbursements
Here are five reimbursement issues currently impacting gastroenterology:
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