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The future of gastroenterologists’ autonomy is bright, US Digestive Health CEO says
Jerry Tillinger, CEO of U.S. Digestive Health in Exton, Pa., spoke with Becker’s Aug. 18 to discuss the future of gastroenterologists’ autonomy.
Nevada governor directs $40M for ASC at UNLV medical school
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and the state interim finance committee have awarded the University of Nevada Las Vegas Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine $70 million to construct an ASC and a pathology lab, according to an Aug. 19 report from the Las Veg…
CVS Health: 7 big moves in 30 days
Drugstore and insurance company CVS Health has had a busy month as the company looks to enter the primary care market.
Georgia physician withdraws guilty plea for illegal drug distribution
Thomas Sachy, MD, who pleaded guilty to illegally dispensing drugs in 2021 is withdrawing his plea, The Macon Telegraph reported Aug. 18.
15 medical schools that leave students with the most debt
Medical school graduates are often saddled with large amounts of debt at the end of their education, and the class of 2021 was no exception.
Bad physician workplace behavior: What their colleagues are noticing
Eighty-six percent of physicians have witnessed other physicians bully or harass clinicians or staff in the last five years, according to Medscape’s 2022 report “Physicians Behaving Badly.”
Orthopedic chain opening joint venture outpatient clinic
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based orthopedic chain InReach Physical Therapy is opening an outpatient clinic in Hillsboro, Ore., with network partner Physical Rehabilitation Network.
Long Island ASC expanding into new 13,233-square-foot building
DAY-OP Center of Long Island (N.Y.) is expanding into a new 13,233-square-foot leased building in Woodbury (N.Y.), according to an Aug. 19 report from Long Island Business News.
ASC-payer negotiations: 1 CEO’s advice for securing the right contracts
Negotiating contracts with commercial payers is one of the most challenging and fatiguing aspects of an ASC administrator’s role. But there are core strategies administrators should consider when sitting at the table with insurers, including arming one…
ChristianaCare, DSU in talks to open Delaware’s first medical school
Newark, Del.-based ChristianaCare and Delaware State University are in an ongoing discussion to open the first medical school in the state of Delaware, according to an Aug. 18 report from Delaware Public Radio.
