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5 physicians receiving prison time for drug crimes
Here are five stories about physicians being sentenced to prison for drug crimes that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 9:
New York City to end vaccine mandates for private employers
New York City will end its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers on Nov. 1, according to a Sept. 20 report from CBS News.
Provectus Biopharmaceuticals enters agreement with U of Miami
Biotechnology company Provectus Biopharmaceuticals has entered into an option agreement with the University of Miami for the exclusive licensing of products developed by its Ophthalmic Biophysics Center of Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health breaks ground on new ASC
The University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health has broken ground on a new ASC on its campus in Bel Air, Md., according to a Sept. 20 report from The Daily Record.
Texas ASCs: 6 moves in an industry hotspot
Texas is one of the best states to open an ASC — the Southern ASC market is a hotspot for growth and WalletHub indicated Texas is the best state to start a business.
Ophthalmologist must pay $40K for failing to ensure patients received correct implant
The Connecticut Medical Examining Board has fined ophthalmologist Duane Austin, MD, $40,000 for failing to ensure that four patients received the correct implant during cataract surgery, the Hartford Courant reported Sept. 20.
5 recent federal healthcare updates
Here are five federal healthcare updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, monkeypox and more that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 9:
A worsening nurse shortage, 124 unavailable drugs and more supply chain updates
Here are nine supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know that Becker’s has reported since Sept. 14:
10 best states for surgical tech pay
The national average pay for surgical technologists is $24.77 per hour or $51,510 per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ occupational employment statistics survey released March 31.
Top 10 states for physician assistant pay
The national average pay for physician assistants is $55.81 per hour or $116,080 per year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ occupational employment statistics survey released March 31.
