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NFL legend faces GI cancer
Former wide receiver Randy Moss underwent surgery and spent six days in the hospital due to cancer discovered in his bile duct, in between the pancreas and liver, according to a Dec. 14 report from NBC News.
2024's major GI partnerships
Here are 16 notable gastroenterology partnerships to know since the beginning of 2024:
5 highest-paid cardiologists in Tampa
The highest-paid cardiologist in Tampa, Fla., earns $892,600, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical Mutual to reduce CRNA reimbursement; AANA calls move 'dangerous'
Ohio-based health insurance provider Medical Mutual plans to reduce certified registered nurse anesthetist reimbursements to 85% beginning Jan. 24.
4 new ASCs, MOBs in California
Here are four new ASCs and medical office buildings opening or receiving approval in California, as reported by Becker’s since Dec. 3:
The 6 best endoscopy centers of 2024: Leapfrog
The Leapfrog Group has named the top 31 ASCs for 2024, including six endoscopy centers.
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates faces cyberattack
Lakewood, Colo.-based Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates has faced a cyberattack impacting more than 366,000 patients, according to a Dec. 20 report from The HIPAA Journal.
Illinois eye center suffers data incident: 7 things to know
Bloomington, Ill.-based VisionPoint Eye Center notified current and former patients about a recent network security incident, according to a Dec. 13 news release from the center.
UNM Hospital to add additional ophthalmology residency slots
Albuquerque-based University of New Mexico Hospital will soon open new residency slots for ophthalmologists, according to a Dec. 18 report from KOB4.
Where ASCs boomed in 2024
While high-population states like California and Texas saw more ASC growth in 2024, southern states like Florida, Alabama and North Carolina punched well above their weight in new ASCs.
