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12 clinicians charged with opioid distribution

Twelve medical professionals were charged with crimes related to illegal opioid distribution, the Justice Department said May 4.

NY pain management physician pleads guilty to tax fraud

Queensbury, N.Y., pain management physician Ehab Kodsi, MD, PhD, pleaded guilty to underreporting his income on his tax returns, ABC affiliate News10 reported May 4.

5 spine ASCs to know

There are more than 3,500 orthopedic ASCs in the U.S., according to 2021 CMS figures, but many of them do not offer spine surgery.

3 GI center openings

Here are three gastroenterology centers that opened last month:

ASCA honors 2022 Nap Gary Award recipients

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association presented the 2022 Nap Gary Legacy Award for lifetime achievement in the ASC community to two physicians at the ASCA 2022 Conference & Expo in Dallas.

Florida gastroenterologist planning townhouse community with workforce housing

Gastroenterologist Vipin Gupta, MD, is planning a townhouse community in West Palm Beach, Fla., South Florida Business Journal reported May 4. 

10 gastroenterologists to know

Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology to know:

61 gastroenterologists, students win $2.5M in research funding

The American Gastroenterological Association is awarding $2.5 million to 61 recipients for gastroenterology and hepatology research, the association said May 3. 

Maine physician group to cut ties with Anthem over 5 years of flat rates

Portland, Maine.-based independent practice Fore River Urology is cutting its contract with Anthem, Bangor Daily News reported May 3.

Stanford anesthesiology leader dies

Lisa Wise-Faberowski, MD, associate professor of anesthesiology, perioperative and pain medicine at the Stanford (Calif.) University School of Medicine, died Jan. 23, Stanford said May 3.