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Ophthalmology chain consolidates 2 New York offices into new facility

Ophthalmology chain OCLI Vision is opening a new location in Woodbury, N.Y.

Economy pulse check: GDP falls 1.4% in Q1 instead of expected 1% gain

Gross domestic product in the U.S. declined at a 1.4 percent pace in the first quarter, below analyst expectations of a 1 percent gain, CNBC reported April 28.

Independence Blue Cross puts $2.5M toward CRC prevention program

Independence Blue Cross and the Colorectal Cancer Alliance launched a cancer screening and prevention program addressing health equity.

HCA dives deeper into urgent care market

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare plans to acquire BetterMed, a Fredericksburg, Va.-based chain of 12 outpatient urgent care centers, Richmond BizSense reported April 28.

Bausch & Lomb launches eye care spinoff

Bausch & Lomb launched an initial public offering for its eye care spinoff company, MarketWatch reported April 28.

California eye ASC among first in US to perform Evo implant

San Jose, Calif.-based Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley ophthalmologist Joseph Ling, MD, performed the Bay Area’s first Evo intracorneal lens implantation to treat nearsightedness and astigmatism.

Virginia medical building housing private cardiology practice acquired

The Blair Building, a 35,000-square-foot medical office in Richmond, Va., has been acquired by Flagship Healthcare Trust, an outpatient healthcare real estate investment trust.

Washington physician gets 4 years in prison for opioid charges

Physician Janet Arnold, MD, was sentenced to four years in prison on opioid distribution charges, the Justice Department said April 27.

No link between physician burnout, care outcomes & 6 more study findings

A study using physician surveys and Medicare claims data found no clear link between physician burnout and patient outcomes. 

Texas ASCs: 5 developments

Texas is a hot spot for ASC development. Here are five ASC moves in the state from the last month: