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The 20 happiest states in America
Hawaii has been crowned the happiest state in America for 2024, up from second place in 2023, according to WalletHub’s annual “Happiest States in America” list, published Sept. 9.
Kentucky medical office building to move into vacated mall space
An empty shopping-center space in Middletown, Ky., has earned city council approval to be converted to a medical office building, according to a Sept. 9 report from the Journal-News.
Colonoscopy's new gold standard
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with more than 150,000 patients diagnosed and treated annually, spurring support of gastroenterologists for updated CRC screening guidelines.
Physician pay: 10 critical insights
Physician pay is not keeping up with rising practice costs.
New Jersey eye group adds 7th ASC
New Providence, N.J.-based PRISM Vision Group added an ASC in Maryland to its network.
UVA Health faculty call for removal of 2 physician leaders
Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health faculty have signed a no-confidence letter against two physician leaders, The Cavalier Daily reported Sept. 5.
5 ASC closures in 2024
Becker’s has reported on five ASC closures so far in 2024.
Epic's unprecedented growth in 5 numbers
EHR vendor Epic has seen massive growth in the last few years, and some leaders are worried about potential antitrust issues.
Company pays $700K for allegedly urging colorectal surgeons to violate the False Claims Act
Natick, Mass.-based medical device company THD America and its parent company will pay $700,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act.
$8M ASC to open in Alabama
An $8 million ASC is coming to Vestavia Hills, Ala., according to a Sept. 8 report from the Birmingham Business Journal.
