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6 specialties with highest intent to leave: AMA
A recent American Medical Association survey shows six specialties emerging as those where physicians have the highest intent to leave –– and not just counting those waiting for retirement.
Sentara phases pollutant gas from anesthesia use
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health has largely phased out its use of desflurane in anesthesia, according to a July 25 WHRO News report.
9 ways for ASCs to improve conversations with payers
Benita Tapia, RN, administrator and director of nursing at Beverly Hills, Calif.-based 90210 Surgery Center, joined Becker’s to discuss what’s missing in ASC conversations with payers.
Meet the leaders of Newsweek's 4 best cardiac hospitals in California
Newsweek and research firm Statista released their annual rankings of the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac care, which includes four hospitals in California in the top 25.
What's missing in ASC conversations with payers
From ASCs’ cost-savings potential to patient outcomes, 13 leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the gaps in communication between ASCs and payers.
The 24 top places for physicians to retire abroad
Forbes has released its annual list of the top 24 countries for Americans who are looking to retire abroad.
ASCs' fight for leverage with payers
ASCs in many markets are struggling for leverage with payers, up against massive hospital systems and sparse cost information from the insurance companies.
New Florida multi-specialty center opens
A multi-specialty medical facility opened in North Port, Fla., according to a July 24 Fox4 report.
Racial disparities tied to colorectal cancer detection, patient outcomes
A study published by the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found significant racial disparities when it comes to follow-up rates for colonoscopies and the quality of colonoscopy performed.
Dr. Zina Hajduczok joins Olympic Medical Heart Center
The Olympic Medical Heart Center added Zina Hajduczok, MD, to its cardiology team.
