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California physician sentenced for smuggling drug to sell as COVID-19 ‘miracle cure’ 

A San Diego, Calif.-based physician was sentenced for attempting to profit by marketing a “miracle cure” for COVID-19, the U.S. Justice Department said May 27. 

9 ways healthcare facilities are addressing staff shortages

Staff shortages continue to challenge hospitals and health systems across the country because of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and burnout remains a key issue among the healthcare workforce.

Formula shortages won’t end until July & 5 more supply chain updates

Here are six supply chain updates from the last two weeks:

ASCs, MSOs among biggest growth opportunities in orthopedics

Developing ASCs, launching management services organizations and engaging in clinically integrated networks are some of the most lucrative investments for orthopedic practices today as outpatient migration continues and healthcare moves toward value-ba…

ASCs fight to recruit staff as jobless claims hit historic low

The Labor Department said May 26 that jobless claims fell to 210,000, and continuing claims remain near the lowest level since 1969, the Wall Street Journal reported May 26.

10 total joint ASC physicians to know

Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs.

When ASCs face opposition: 3 cases

ASCs often face opposition from health systems, physicians or hospitals in the region that feel more operating rooms are unnecessary or will overrun the market. 

Physicians partner on $10M outpatient facility in Wisconsin

Hudson (Wis.) Physicians, a 48-physician multispecialty group, on May 24 broke ground on a $10 million outpatient facility in New Richmond, Wis., according to a May 27 Hudson Star-Observer report.

The leverage physicians may not know about when courting job offers

Most physicians leave their jobs without a separation agreement, but it’s a protection measure that more should make use of, according to a May 20 Medscape report.

Georgia ASC is state’s first to win Magnet nursing excellence award

Atlanta-based Emory Clinic is the first Georgia ASC to be awarded Magnet recognition for nursing excellence.