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Job market leverage back in the hands of employers, survey shows
With the COVID-19 pandemic tanking the labor market, job-hunters and employees have spent the last few years with the upperhand, getting raises and extra perks, as employers have struggled to boost retention.
Medtronic: 5 updates for ASC leaders to know
Here are five updates from medical device giant Medtronic since May 13:
The worst behavior physicians have seen in the workplace
In Medscape’s 2022 “Physicians Behaving Badly” report, released Aug. 19, physicians laid out the worst behavior they have witnessed from colleagues.
7 medical real estate deals
Becker’s ASC Review has reported on X medical real estate deals since the beginning of August, including one in New York and one in Chicago.
Envision Healthcare sees steep losses while AmSurg generates $55M in revenue
Physician staffing firm Envision Healthcare, parent company of ASC company AmSurg, had its revenue fall again in the second quarter of this year, Bloomberg reported Aug. 23.
OCLI Vision acquires NY Vision Group
Multi-practice ophthalmology group OCLI Vision has acquired New York City- based NY Vision Group, according to an Aug. 23 press release.
Optical devicemaker settles kickback allegations for $16.4M
Optical devicemaker Essilor is paying $16.4 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks and violated the False Claims Act, the Justice Department said Aug. 23.
7 physician group moves in 60 days
Since July 1, Becker’s has reported on physician groups selling property, opening new ASCs, adopting new care models and more.
35% of physicians see increase in compensation tied to quality
The trend toward value-based care models in recent years has been followed by a push for quality performance metrics.
7 surgeons on the move
Becker’s has reported on seven surgeons joining new practices or receiving new appointments across six reports since Aug. 1, including a urologist, two vascular surgeons and four gastroenterologists.
