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ASCs’ average rental rate per square foot

The average rental rate of ASCs per square foot is $32, according to VMG Health’s “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study” for 2022.

Gastrointestinal societies dismiss 2021 endoscopic processing revisions 

Several gastrointestinal societies issued a joint statement March 11 rejecting the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation’s 2021 revisions to endoscope processing standards in healthcare facilities. 

Gastrointestinal societies dismiss 2021 endoscopic processing revisions 

Several gastrointestinal societies issued a joint statement March 11 rejecting the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation’s 2021 revisions to endoscope processing standards in healthcare facilities. 

Penn Medicine planning North Wales outpatient center 

Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine is planning a new outpatient center in North Wales, Pa., CEO Kevin Mahoey told the Philadelphia Business Journal.  

Washington eye chain opens 8th location

Tukwila, Wash.-based King LASIK/K2 Vision opened a new location in Tacoma, Wash., Puget Sound Business Journal reported March 14.

VA hospital cardiology chief pleads guilty to abusive sexual contact

California cardiologist John Giacomini, MD, pleaded guilty to felony abusive sexual contact, the Justice Department said March 8.

American Cancer Society projects 52,280 CRC deaths in 2022: 7 notes

Colorectal cancer, the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men and in women, is projected to cause 52,280 deaths this year, according to the American Cancer Society.

‘I’d rather rule in hell than be a janitor in heaven’: Why one physician stays independent

While many physicians are flocking to the more stable hospital employment, Rajiv Sharma, MD, is turning the other direction. 

American Gastroenterological Association honors Dr. Nageshwar Reddy

The American Gastroenterological Association honored Nageshwar Reddy, MD, with the “Distinguished Educator” Award, APN News reported March 12. 

Devicemaker sued over hip replacement implants

Three hip replacement recipients are suing surgical devicemaker Exactech, Law Firm Newswire reported March 11.