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Top 10 issues physicians faced in 2021
Dealing with paperwork and ensuring their practices were in line with quality metrics was cited as the top issue physicians faced in 2021, according to Medical Economics’ “2022 Physician Report” released June 18.
Practice admin guilty of selling 50K opioid pills over 10 years
Former Arlington, Va., physician’s office manager Candie Calix, 40, admitted to her role as the ringleader of a decade-long oxycodone distribution network, the Justice Department said June 27.
5 ophthalmology updates in June
Twenty percent of ophthalmologists have at least $5 million in net worth, plus four more updates Becker’s has reported on in June:
New York eye group bumping patient capacity 50% with new ASC
Buffalo-based ophthalmology group UBMD Ophthalmology is doubling the capacity of its Ross Eye Institute with an expansion project that will eventually include a new ASC, Buffalo Business First reported June 29.
New York podiatrist pleads guilty to defrauding Amtrak
Michael DeNicola, DPM, admitted to his role in a healthcare fraud scheme, distribution of opioids and illegal possession of a firearm, the Justice Department said June 29.
Physicians with ownership stake in their practice hits lowest rate in 5 years
The number of physicians with ownership in their practice is at its lowest since 2017, according to Medical Economics’ “2022 Physician Report” released June 18.
Can ASCs handle the boom in case volume?
ASC surgery volume is projected to grow 25 percent in the next decade, according to an analysis from Sg2 Healthcare Intelligence, but it’s unclear whether ASCs will be able to accommodate these new cases with rising staff and supply costs.
7 gastroenterology practice openings in Q2
Here are seven gastroenterology practices that have opened or have plans to open that Becker’s has reported on during the second quarter of 2022:
22% of physicians see malpractice premium increase
Twenty-two percent of physicians saw an increase in malpractice premiums in 2021 compared with 2020, according to Medical Economics’ “2022 Physician Report” released June 18.
Texas outpatient medical office building sells for $6M
An outpatient medical office building in Rowlett, Texas, was sold for $6 million, REjournals reported June 28.
