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Independence the only solution to ‘moral hazard and autonomy,’ physician says
As physicians flock to payer and hospital employment models, Eric Mehlberg, MD, thinks independence is the solution.
New GIs need to align themselves with like-minded colleagues, GI says
David Bridgers, MD, a gastroenterologist with One GI and Gastroenterology Associates & Endoscopy Center of North Mississippi in North Oxford, spoke with Becker’s to offer advice for new gastroenterologists.
ASC supply costs: 7 stats
Supply costs make up a median 28 percent of an ASC’s revenue, according to Avanza’s 2022 Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures report.
Virginia ASC, spine practice sending medical supplies to Ukraine
The Orthopaedic & Spine Center and the Coastal Virginia Surgery Center in Newport News, Va., are collecting medical supplies that will be sent to those in need in Ukraine, CBS affiliate WTKR reported March 24.
Florida physician gets 2 years in prison for fraud
Miami physician Mark Zager, MD, was sentenced to two years in prison for healthcare and wire fraud, the Justice Department said March 24.
‘There’s so many things to be excited about’: 1 GI’s thoughts on the industry’s future
While some shy away from change, others embrace it.
Dr. Ahmed Siddiqi performs 100th Mako surgery at New Jersey ASC
Ahmed Siddiqi, DO, an orthopedic surgeon at Manalapan, N.J.-based Northern Monmouth Regional Surgery Center, has performed 100 surgeries with Stryker’s Mako robot, according to a March 23 LinkedIn post.
No physician pay increase threatens practice survival, anesthesiologists say
The American Society of Anesthesiologists has urged Congress to reject the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recommendation of no annual payment update for physician payments in 2023.
5 states with the least punitive medical boards
Massachusetts has the least punitive medical board, according to WalletHub’s “2022 Best & Worst States for Doctors” ranking, released March 21.
Private equity firm acquires $7.1M medical office building
Private equity firm Legacy Capital Ventures acquired a medical office building for $7.1 million in Lincoln, R.I., Connect CRE reported March 24.
