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Physician malpractice by the numbers
Here are 12 statistics on physician malpratice, drawn from Medical Economics’ “92nd Physician Report,” Medscape’s “2021 Physician Malpractice Report” and a 2020 report by Coverys, a provider of medical professional liability insurance.
Private equity made 75% of medical office sales in 2021
Private equity investors were the seller in 75 percent of medical office sales in 2021 and the buyer in 63 percent of sales, according to an analysis by medical data company RevistaMed.
4 ASC moves in a state primed for the industry’s growth
Utah is primed for ASC growth. The state has seen the highest population growth, an 18.4 percent increase, of any state over the last 10 years and doesn’t require providers to apply for a certificate of need to build an ASC.
Endovascular surgery device shows promise after 1-year study
An endovascular surgical device could benefit patients with severe deep venous insufficiency, according to a recent study published in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
Acquisitions, new devices and more: 4 supply chain updates
The beginning of March has already seen two supply-chain-related acquisitions, and a new surgical device could be nearing full market approval.
ASC ownership structure breakdown
Sixty percent of ASC ownership is physician-only, according to Avanza’s “2022 Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures” report.
‘You’re basically a robot’: One physician’s thoughts on loss of autonomy
With more than 70 percent of physicians now employed by hospitals and corporations, many physicians are left with little say in how the healthcare industry is changing.
5 gastroenterology surgeries are the most common ASC procedures
The top five most common procedures performed at an ASC are gastroenterology procedures, according to data firm Definitive Healthcare.
New GIs outearn their more tenured peers in these 4 cities
New gastroenterologists earn higher salaries than some with more experience in four of the biggest U.S. cities.
Ochsner LSU Health snaps up physician group
Shreveport, La.-based Ochsner LSU Health has signed an agreement to acquire Regional Urology, an eight-physician group, ABC affiliate KTBS3 reported March 8.
