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Best hospitals for outpatient orthopedic surgery 2024: Healthgrades
Healthgrades released its 2024 Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award, which recognizes hospitals in the top 10% for patient outcomes.
Stark law violators facing massive penalties
Some of the largest recoveries by the Justice Department in the last year were Stark law violations, according to a Feb. 8 report from law firm Mintz, which could mean the law could be enforced more strictly moving forward.
Inside USPI's skyrocketing growth
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, is the largest ASC chain in the country, with interest in 461 ASCs and 24 surgical hospitals throughout 35 states.
Which physician specialties have the happiest marriages?
Medscape laid out physician specialties with the happiest marriages in its Feb. 13 “Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024.”
What kind of cars do physicians drive?
Seventeen percent of physicians drive Toyotas, according to Medscape’s Feb. 13 “Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024.”
5 Cardinal Health updates in 3 months
Medical product distribution company Cardinal Health has recently been named one of the largest healthcare companies in the U.S. by revenue, bringing in $216.2 billion over the most recent four quarters.
How physicians feel about their diet, weight
More than 80% of physicians believe their diet is very healthy or somewhat healthy, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report,” published Feb. 13.
Here's how much vacation time physicians take per year
Nearly half of physicians (44%) take three to four weeks of vacation per year, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report,” published Feb. 13.
Physician convicted of international money laundering scheme, importing illegal drugs
A Massachusetts physician has been convicted for his involvement in an international money laundering scheme involving importing illegal and misbranded drugs.
10 best, worst state capitals to live in
Austin, Texas, is the best state capital to live in, while Trenton, N.J., is the worst, according to personal finance website WalletHub.
