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FDA approves 1st eosinophilic esophagitis treatment
The FDA approved the first treatment for eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic inflammatory disorder, according to a May 20 news release.
Inside HOPCo’s statewide musculoskeletal population health program
With trends in healthcare moving toward value-based models, the structures that support fee-for-service programs may need to be adjusted or replaced entirely.
Outpatient primary care physician shortage could worsen as new internists opt for hospital employment
New internists are choosing to practice in hospitals over outpatient centers, making the outpatient physician shortage worse, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine May 17.
Ground broken for $14.5M Pennsylvania ASC
Lake Erie (Pa.) College of Osteopathic Medicine Health broke ground on a $14.5 million ASC, Your Erie reported May 20.
Best states for cardiologists to live, work in 2022
North Dakota is the best state for cardiologists to live and work in 2022 while Virginia is the worst, according to career website Zippia.
Average cardiologist pay by state 2022
The average annual salary for cardiologists in the U.S. is $227,000, according to career website Zippia, with the highest being in Alaska and the lowest in Hawaii.
Tennessee orthopedic practice breaks ground on $18.7M ASC
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics broke ground on an ASC, The Chattanoogan reported May 20.
Physician monthly, weekly & hourly pay per state
Massachusetts physicians receive the highest monthly pay, according to data from Ziprecruiter.
30% of physicians have experienced discrimination, survey says
Nearly 30 percent of physicians have experienced mistreatment from patients or visitors, according to research published May 19 in ScienceDaily.
Biggest private equity deals in the last year
From Gastro Health’s sale to a private equity company to an anesthesia practice acquisition, here are eight private equity deals from the last year that ASC leaders need to know:
