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A new hope for recurrent C. diff patients: 2 GIs discuss the study behind potential new therapy

Two gastroenterologists spoke with Becker’s to discuss research challenges, advice for early-career physicians and more.

New York physician gets 4 years in prison for COVID-19 loan fraud

Konstantinos Zarkadas, MD, of Glen Cove, N.Y., was sentenced to spend 51 months in prison and repay $3.5 million in restitution for COVID-19 emergency relief fraud, the Justice Department said March 18.

Florida hospital plans 3-story ASC

Lakeland (Fla.) Regional Health is planning a medical office building with an ASC and freestanding emergency room, Growth Spotter reported March 17. 

Delaware’s 1st specialty surgical hospital opening in May

Lewes, Delaware-based Beebe Healthcare is opening a surgical hospital in May, Bay to Bay News reported March 17.

Ophthalmologist industry updates: 6 moves in 30 days

Here are six ophthalmology updates in the last 30 days:

3 medical office building sales totaling $22M

The sale of three medical office buildings totaling $22 million were reported in the last week:

A dozen ways to curb workplace bullying from the American College of Cardiology

The American College of Cardiology is looking to squash bullying in the delivery of cardiovascular care.

Surgeon who sued butcher shop sued by own whistleblower employee

David Kwiat, MD, the New York ophthalmologist who sued a butcher shop manager for asking that he wear a mask, has been sued for allegedly firing an employee who reported COVID-19 violations at his office, The Daily Gazette reported March 18.

Vermont approves state’s 3rd ASC but restricts its specialties

The Green Mountain Care Board, a Vermont regulatory body, has approved the state’s third ASC while restricting the specialties it can offer, Seven Days reported March 17.

The upside to GI private practice: Gastro Health exec weighs in

Private equity-backed, Miami-based Gastro Health supports more than 340 physicians nationwide.