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VA hospital cardiology chief pleads guilty to abusive sexual contact
California cardiologist John Giacomini, MD, pleaded guilty to felony abusive sexual contact, the Justice Department said March 8.
American Cancer Society projects 52,280 CRC deaths in 2022: 7 notes
Colorectal cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and in women, is projected to cause 52,280 deaths this year, according to the American Cancer Society.
‘I’d rather rule in hell than be a janitor in heaven’: Why one physician stays independent
While many physicians are flocking to the more stable hospital employment, Rajiv Sharma, MD, is turning the other direction.
American Gastroenterological Association honors Dr. Nageshwar Reddy
The American Gastroenterological Association honored Nageshwar Reddy, MD, with the “Distinguished Educator” Award, APN News reported March 12.
Devicemaker sued over hip replacement implants
Three hip replacement recipients are suing surgical devicemaker Exactech, Law Firm Newswire reported March 11.
Devicemaker sued over hip replacement implants
Three hip replacement recipients are suing surgical devicemaker Exactech, Law Firm Newswire reported March 11.
Supply costs make up 28% of ASC revenue and 3 more 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.
What’s driving the next generation of physicians to private practice?
Between rising costs, physician burnout and increasing consolidation, physicians are increasingly choosing hospital employment over private practice.
Surgery Partners to launch 7 to 9 cardio ASC programs next year
Surgery Partners CEO Eric Evans said in the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call that he expects cardiology to see a similar percentage of growth that orthopedics has since 2017.
NewYork-Presbyterian to repurpose $83.5M property into outpatient campus
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has bought an office complex in White Plains, N.Y., for $83.5 million that it plans to redevelop into a multispecialty outpatient campus, Westchester & Fairfield County Business Journals reported March 8.
