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Iowa system earns certificate of need exemption
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids (Iowa) has been unanimously exempt from state certificate-of-need requirements for a new project, according to an Aug. 27 report from The Gazette.
25% of physicians have faced a medical board investigation at least once: 9 takeaways
Nearly one in four physicians have been investigated by a medical board at least once, according to Medscape’s “‘Be Just and Fair’: Medscape Physicians’ Thoughts on Medical Boards Report 2024,” published Aug. 27.
AI in healthcare: Yay or nay?
The use of artificial intelligence in healthcare is a divisive issue in healthcare, with both strong supporters and opponents.
10 Stark law changes in 3 years
Here are 10 changes made or proposed at the federal or state level that Becker’s has reported on since 2021:
Immigration policies worsen healthcare staffing shortages: Perspective
Currently, one in five physicians in the U.S. is an immigrant, according to the American Immigration Lawyers Association. In some specialties, like geriatrics and nephrology, the share of physician immigrants reaches 50%.
Physicians want nondoctors off state medical boards
Around 73% of physicians do not want more nondoctors on their state medical boards, according to Medscape’s Physicians’ Thoughts on Medical Boards Report 2024 published Aug. 27.
Valley Health System opens glaucoma center at New Jersey practice
Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System opened a glaucoma center of excellence at its Valley Medical Group ophthalmology practice in Ridgewood, N.J.
ASC developments to watch in California
Here are six California ASCs in development or that have opened their doors in 2024, as reported by Becker’s since Feb. 27:
Will UnitedHealthcare's gold-card program benefit patients, physicians?
Prior authorizations are considered obstacles by many physicians and patients alike, with 9 in 10 physicians saying in an American Medical Association survey prior authorization has a negative effect on patient outcomes.
Anesthesia Management Services secures contract with Michigan hospital
Detroit-based Anesthesia Management Services has secured a contract with Mount Clemens, Mich.-based McLaren Macomb Hospital.
