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East vs. West Coast: Which region pays midcareer GIs more?
The national average salary for gastroenterologists who have been practicing for 15-21 years in any practice setting is $440,000, according to Medscape’s Salary Explorer’s Salary Explorer.
Physicians’ biggest enemy in providing patient care
From increased administrative duties to powerful private payers, the obstacles to administering top-notch patient care are many for physicians.
Vanderbilt Eye Institute opens new Tennessee location
Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Eye Institute opened its new clinic in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Source reported April 14.
Kentucky orthopedic practice turns 60, moving to bigger space
Owensboro, Ky.-based Advanced Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is celebrating its 60th year and moving to a larger facility, Messenger-Inquirer reported April 14.
Oakland A’s pitcher chooses ASC for Tommy John surgery
Oakland A’s pitcher Deolis Guerra underwent collateral ligament reconstructive surgery in his throwing arm’s elbow, the team said April 14.
Physician barred from CMS programs, will pay $775K to settle false claims charges
Vinay Malviya, MD, will pay $775,000 to resolve allegations he performed medically unnecessary surgeries and submitted false claims for payment to federal healthcare programs, the Justice Department said April 14.
Physicians, whistleblowers win millions in False Claims Act settlements: 6 cases
Several high-profile whistleblower cases have reached settlements with the federal government in the last three months, with some physicians taking home millions as part of the agreements.
Ohio children’s hospital building 280,000-square-foot ASC
The design of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s new orthopedic ASC in Columbus, Ohio, has been completed, according to HAWA engineers.
HCA Healthcare hiring 11 administrators
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is hiring administrators for 11 locations in California, Colorado, Nevada, Georgia, Texas and Florida.
Where ASCs outshine hospitals in patient satisfaction: 4 stats
A recent survey by patient safety watchdog group Leapfrog shows patients prefer ASCs to hospital outpatient departments.
