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AI detects diabetic retinopathy more effectively than ophthalmologists, specialists: study

Artificial intelligence is able to detect diabetic retinopathy more effectively than ophthalmologists and specialists, according to research conducted by seven MDs and PhDs published in the Sept. 29 edition of the Ophthalmology Science Journal. 

How states stack up: 15 rankings from 2022

From the most expensive state to retire in, to the state with the highest physician assistant pay, here are 15 state rankings Becker’s has reported on this year. 

7 most expensive states to retire in

Hawaii tops the list of the most expensive states to retire in this year, with the average person needing over $2 million to comfortably retire there, according to an Oct. 9 report from CNBC based on a data report from Bankrate. 

19,664-square-foot ASC to open in Texas

A 19,664-square-foot ASC is being constructed inside the Ascension Seton Georgetown (Texas) medical office building, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Good wages the key to success, 1 ASC CEO says

In a competitive job market, good wages and a positive work environment are the key to making sure that your organization retains top talent, according to one ASC CEO. 

Court OKs suit against Iowa physician accused of incompetency

Storm Lake, Iowa-based emergency room physician Andrew Obamwonyi, MD, is appealing the court’s decision to proceed with a suit alleging incompetency, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Oct. 6.

Ophthalmologist pay by the numbers

Here are seven key stats on ophthalmologist compensation:

368,800-square-feet of new ASC developments this week

From a 25,000-square-foot outpatient facility in Tennessee, to an expanded ASC in California, here are six new ASC developments Becker’s reported on this week. 

Northwell Health breaks ground on $450M outpatient campus

New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health on Oct. 6 broke ground on a 200,000-square-foot outpatient facility that will be anchored by cancer care, neurosciences and cardiac care.

62 new ASCs in Q3

Here are 62 new ASCs opened or announced from July, August and September: