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GI's biggest win of 2024
Gastroenterology saw major industry-specific technological advancements in 2024 — especially when it comes to AI.
Why this state is a battleground for CON's controversial future
In October, a North Carolina Supreme Court sent an ophthalmologist’s lawsuit challenging state certificate-of-need laws back to trial with instructions for a much broader trial to determine the law’s constitutionality.
Negative Gen Z stereotypes limiting career growth
Perceptions of Generation Z in the workplace have permeated stereotypes over the last several years, with the generation commonly deemed lazy, spoiled and not team players, according to a Dec. 12 report from KTRH News Radio.
Where female physicians' careers are headed: 9 notes
Nearly half of female physicians feel as though their employer does not prioritize their career growth, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Fighting Glass Ceilings: Medscape Female Physician Career Tracks Report,” published Dec. 11.
California hospital to pay $10.25M for false claims, physician self-referral scheme
Oroville (Calif.) Hospital agreed to pay $10.25 million to resolve false claims allegations stemming from medically unnecessary inpatient hospital admissions, a kickback and physician self-referral scheme and erroneous diagnosis code use.
Franciscan Physician Network adds cardiologist
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network has added Manoj Duggal, MD, to its staff.
Kaiser health plan cuts Washington CRNA reimbursements, AANA urges HHS to act
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington Options announced two changes to its anesthesia reimbursements that went into effect Nov. 1.
Closures, controversies and cyberattacks: The challenges facing gastroenterology leaders
Gastroenterology leaders faced an increasingly complex landscape in 2024, with closures, legal controversies and cyberattacks shaping the specialty’s future.
American College of Cardiology partners with AI health tech company: 5 things to know
AI health technology company Anumana has joined the American College of Cardiology’s innovation program, according to a Dec. 12 news release from Anumana.
7 common 'anticompetitive' clauses to recognize
A Dec. 11 report by the Center for American Progress outlined recent controversy surrounding the FTC’s attempt to ban noncompete agreements earlier in 2024, as well as several common types of clauses found in healthcare contracts between providers, pay…
