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Alabama medical office building breaks ground near Ascension
The Chilton County (Ala.) Health Care Authority has broken ground on a medical office building in Clanton, Ala., near Ascension St. Vincent’s campus, according to a Jan. 8 report from Fox affiliate WBRC.
CRNA vs. anesthesiologist pay: Key comparisons to know
Here are seven comparisons providing insight on compensation differences between certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists, using data from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
HOPDs vs. ASCs for 5 gastroenterology procedures
ASCs are known for their cost-saving potential when compared to hospital outpatient departments, according to data from medicare.gov.
2 sentenced for conspiring to steal hydrocodone, oxycodone
A Kentucky couple has been sentenced to two years and 9 months in prison for conspiring to steal hydrocodone and oxycodone from a pharmacy to sell.
FTC noncompete ban: Where the proposal stands 1 year later
In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would ban noncompete contracts for full-time employees and independent contractors.
Cardiologist's fraud case dismissed
Federal prosecutors have dismissed healthcare fraud charges against former cardiologist Richard Paulus, MD, The Daily Independent reported Jan. 3.
Vision Innovation Partners acquires Pennsylvania ophthalmology practice
Annapolis, Md.-based Vision Innovation Partners has added Bucks-Mont Eye Associates to its network of ophthalmology practices.
5 healthcare legal cases making headlines
Here are five court cases involving the healthcare industry to know, as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 2:
What to know about the state of ASC leadership
Here are five statistics regarding ASC leaders to know:
'I'm glass half-full': Why this leader is optimistic about ASC migration
Catherine Chang, MD, vice president and chief quality officer for ambulatory and clinical councils of Greenville, S.C.-based Prisma Health, joined Becker’s to discuss why she is excited about the ambulatory expansion of healthcare.
