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Georgia hospital adds noninvasive esophageal cancer screening
The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta is now offering a noninvasive screening for esophageal cancer with a new device, local ABC affiliate WJBF reported March 16.
Cardiologist pay in 5 major cities
Self-employed cardiologists consistently outearn their employed counterparts in five major U.S. cities, according to Medscape’s physician salary explorer.
New ASC will fill gap between Tennessee metro areas
Dickson Medical Associates is planning to open an outpatient surgery center in Dickson, Tenn., allowing patients to get outpatient surgeries without having to travel far, the Dickson Post reported March 17.
Fed ups interest rates as inflation nears 8%: 5 notes
The Federal Reserve is taking its “most aggressive” action in 40 years to slow inflation, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Pain management physician sentenced to 2 years for money structuring
Tampa, Fla., anesthesiologist and pain management physician Zachary Bird, MD, was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison, the Justice Department said March 16.
How much ASCs spend on drugs, supplies
ASCs in the South and Midwest pay the most for drugs and supplies, according to VMG Health’s “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study” for 2022.
Fee for service becoming a ‘steady march to the bottom’; What’s next for ASCs?
Physicians are clinging to fee-for-service payment to avoid the proverbial “race to the bottom” of bundled payments, which often cut pay rates.
10 industry updates for cardiology leaders
From to hacking incidents to new affiliations, here are 10 industry updates for cardiology leaders to know:
Deborah Heart and Lung earn highest rating from professional group
Browns Mills, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center was awarded multiple three-star ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, nj.com reported March 16.
5-ASC practice earns AAAHC accreditation
Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based Athenix Body Sculpting Institute earned accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care for each of its five ASCs.
