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The legislation anesthesiologists are monitoring
The American Society of Anesthesiologists, a research society with more than 53,000 members, serves a number of purposes for its physician members, including legislation advocacy.
How much are physicians' malpractice premiums?
Most physicians’ malpractice premiums are between $10,000 and $19,999, according to Medical Economics’ 2024 Physician Report published Aug. 14.
The states with the highest COVID-19 rates
More than half of U.S. states are experiencing a summer COVID-19 surge, with what could end up being the largest number of cases seen in the season since the virus first started circulating in 2020.
5 hospital closures in 1 month
ASCs could face an increase in volume as hospitals continue to close amid financial troubles.
West Virginia physician admits to filing false tax return
David Anderson, MD, a physician in Morgantown, W.Va., admitted to filing a false tax return.
What's new with Cigna?
Insurance giant Cigna has maintained its position as a leading payer nationwide, despite both positive and negative events over the last two months.
Man accused of impersonating physician, performing unlicensed surgery
A Los Angeles man has been accused of impersonating a physician and performing a surgery in July 2021.
The 10 hardest-working states
WalletHub named North Dakota as the hardest-working state in a new analysis published by Aug. 26.
AmSurg, LifeBridge Health partner to open GI ASC
ASC management services provider AmSurg has partnered with Owings Mills, Md.-based LifeBridge Health and Pikesville, Md.-based Woodholme Group to open a gastroenterology outpatient surgery center in Westminster, Md.
UCSF set to open largest ASC in the Bay Area
UCSFs new Bayfront Medical Center is ready to open the doors to its latest facility.
