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$2.3M paid for Ohio medical office building

A medical office building in Youngstown, Ohio, was sold to a California investor for $2.3 million July 12, The Business Journal reported.

State settles U of Iowa, physician group malpractice suit for $7.5M

The state of Iowa has agreed to pay a $7.5 million malpractice settlement after a man was left with severe neurological deficits following treatment of a bleeding brain tumor at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, the Globe Gazet…

Texas hospital opening surgery center

Victoria, Texas-based Citizens Medical Center is opening a surgery center in Port Lavaca, the Victoria Advocate reported July 14.

CEO convicted in $600M surgical billing fraud

Mathew James, CEO of medical billing company Leal, was convicted over a $600 million fraud and identity theft scheme, the Justice Department said July 13.

University of Tennessee Medical Center opens orthopedic institute with ASC

The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville opened its new orthopedic institute July 13, ABC affiliate WATE reported.

8 highest-paying specialties for early career physicians

Using data provided by Medscape, these are currently the highest-paying specialties for self-employed physicians with five to seven years of experience, ranked by average yearly salary.

Inflation hits 40-year high: 5 things to know

U.S. inflation in June hit its highest rate in 40 years, the Labor Department said July 13.

Gastroenterology industry pulse check: 5 clinical notes

Here are five clinical gastroenterology statistics Becker’s has reported on in 2022:

142 physician group M&As spark 5% growth in Q2

The 142 physician group mergers and acquisitions in this year’s second quarter outpaced those of the first quarter by 5 percent, according to data in the “Healthcare M&A Report” published July 13 by healthcare analyst LevinPro HC. 

Cardio ASC opens thanks to Pennsylvania easing restrictions

Cardiovascular Experts of Central Pennsylvania is opening a cardiology ASC in Camp Hill thanks to eased restrictions.