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Smartphone tool gauges bowel prep quality before colonoscopy
An artificial intelligence tool for smartphones can be used to gauge the quality of bowel preparation before colonoscopy, according to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
New York multispecialty group acquires 3rd practice in 18 months
Albany (N.Y.) Cardiothoracic Surgeons on July 1 joined St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates, an Albany-based multispecialty group with physicians in 17 specialties, according to the Albany Business Review.
Speciality physicians see salary spike
The demand for specialty physicians has increased, leading to a rebound of salaries that had fallen during the pandemic, according to AMN Healthcare’s Merritt Hawkins’ Review, published June 30.
6 ophthalmology updates in July
A major insurer dropped prior authorization requirements for cataract surgery, plus five more ophthalmology updates Becker’s has reported on in July:
$125M distribution center to support ASCs, hospitals
Medline held a ribbon cutting ceremony July 20 for its new 1.4 million-square-foot medical distribution center in Grayslake, Ill., thought to be the largest medical-grade distribution center in the country.
Michigan endocrinologist pleads guilty to tax evasion
Michigan endocrinologist Bashar Kiami, MD, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion, the Justice Department said July 19.
HHS eyes fraud potential in continuing education programs
The HHS Office of Inspector General released an advisory opinion highlighting the potential for fraud and abuse in provider-sponsored continuing education programs, according to a July 19 article in JDSupra.
4 ASCs acquired by corporations in 2022
As ASCs are becoming popular investments among both physicians and corporations, more ASCs across the country are partnering with or being acquired by larger ventures.
New Jersey ASC association elects new president, board members
The New Jersey Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers has elected two new board members and a new president.
129 ASCs opened, announced in 2022
Here are the 129 ASCs opened or announced since Jan 1:
