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Physician’s license suspended after performing unauthorized cosmetic surgeries at ASC
Burien, Wash.-based family practice physician and cosmetic surgeon Kristine Brecht, MD, had her license suspended after she was caught performing plastic surgeries she had been ordered to stop performing, local NBC affiliate KING5 reported Sept. 30.
10 most, least expensive cities
San Jose, Calif., is the most expensive major city in the U.S. for 2022, according to an Oct. 3 report from CNBC.
5 federal healthcare updates
Here are five federal healthcare updates on vaccines, monkeypox and more that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 27:
13 gastroenterology updates
From FDA clearances to hospitals using GI Genius, here are 13 gastroenterology updates Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 21:
11 universities that produce the wealthiest alumni
A fourth of the 400 wealthiest people in the U.S. in 2022 went to one of 11 universities, with the University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) producing the highest number of wealthy alumni, according to an article published Oct. 2 by Forbes.
American Academy of Ophthalmology receives $5M for VR training
The American Academy of Ophthalmology received a $5 million gift from the Knights Templar Eye Foundation to develop VR simulation training using headsets, with a focus on pediatric ophthalmology.
10 metropolitan areas with the highest number of employed ophthalmologists
Chicago and its surrounding suburbs have the highest number of ophthalmologists in any metropolitan area, according to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Tennessee outpatient center opens
Vanderbilt Health Pleasant View (Tenn.), an outpatient facility run by Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center staff, is now open.
ASC Administrator of the Week Ethan Bing: ‘An effective and diligent leader’
Ethan Bing, administrator of Houston-based Medical Colleagues of Texas, is Becker’s administrator of the week.
Iowa ASC expanding, relocating
Mason City-based MercyOne North Iowa Bariatric Surgery is relocating to support an expansion, KIMT reported Sept. 30.
