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Majority of physicians express concern over lack of training for NPs: Poll
Approximately 92% of physicians report seeing an increase in the number of nurse practitioners, according to a Sept. 3 poll from physician social networking platform Sermo.
Minnesota city considers $332M in bonds for project that includes ASC
The St. Cloud (Minn.) City Council is considering whether to issue $332 million in bonds to support expansions at CentraCare, radio station KNSI reported Sept. 6.
Anesthesiologist, hospital leader dies at 87
Richard Albertson, MD, a retired anesthesiologist and former president of the Lankenau Medical Center medical staff has died at 87, reported The Philadelphia Inquirer Sept. 5.
NYU Langone taps chief of oculoplastics
New York City-based NYU Langone’s department of ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine has tapped Roxana Fu, MD, as its chief of oculoplastics.
Department of Veteran Affairs to open ambulatory facility in Texas
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is constructing a 492,000-square-foot ambulatory care facility in El Paso, Texas, according to a Sept. 5 report by REBusiness Online.
New CMS proposals that could affect cardiology
Two new rules proposed in the CMS 2025 payment proposal could have an impact on reimbursements for cardiology services, according to a Sept. 5 article from law firm McGuire Woods LLP published by JD Supra.
Where 31 ASC leaders see growth in the next year
As the demand for outpatient care continues to flourish, ASC leaders must pinpoint and capitalize on key growth opportunities to drive their businesses forward.
FDA clears 1st cloud-based colonoscopy system
Odin Medical, an affiliate of Olympus, has earned FDA clearance for the first cloud-based AI platform designed to detect colorectal polyps during colonoscopies.
Hoag Digestive Health hires new medical director
Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag Digestive Health Institute is bringing on Jennifer Phan, MD, as medical director for the Hoag Irvine (Calif.) Advanced Endoscopy Center, according to a Sept. 5 news release from the organization.
9 major hospital, health system layoffs in 2024
Here are nine notable layoffs that have taken place at U.S. hospitals and health systems so far this year:
