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Texas hospital building $4M ASC
Graham (Texas) Regional Medical Center requested American Rescue Plan Act funding for a $4 million ASC project, The Graham Leader reported Sept. 9.
Ophthalmology residents remain predominantly white, male in 2022
According to a data report from the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, the spring 2022 class of ophthalmology residents was predominantly composed of white male students.
9 monkeypox case stats ASC owners should know
As the monkeypox virus surpasses 21,500 CDC-confirmed cases in the U.S., ASC owners should be informed about the growing health emergency.
Iowa city approves $35M project with surgery center
West Des Moines-based Iowa Clinic earned the city of Waukee’s approval to build a surgery center, the Des Moines Register reported Sept. 9.
Administrator of the week: Celia Smith
Celia Smith, BSN, RN, administrator of Houston Premier Surgery Center, is Becker’s administrator of the week.
American Academy of Ophthalmology calls on CMS to address Medicare Advantage
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has submitted comments to CMS regarding proposed changes, calling for increased oversight, a reform of prior authorization procedures, step therapy and medical record requests.
What medical students should know about future compensation
According to new data from the American Medical Association, the average medical student owes $200,000 in debt.
14 new ASCs in 40 days
Here are 14 new ASCs Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 1:
Highest-paying workplaces for physician assistants
Physician assistants who work in scientific research and development services are the highest paid, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ occupational employment statistics survey released March 31.
Diagnostic ophthalmology company TearLab announces rebrand
Ophthalmic diagnostic company TearLab announced it will change its name to Trukera Medical in an attempt to rebrand its vision and growth strategy.
