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Ambulatory healthcare added 19K jobs in December
The healthcare industry added 38,000 jobs in December, including 19,000 in ambulatory healthcare services.
BCBS Massachusetts anesthesia restriction for GI procedures now in effect: What it means for physicians
In November, Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts announced that beginning Jan. 1, it would no longer cover the use of monitored anesthesia for certain gastrointestinal patients undergoing endoscopic, bronchoscopic or interventional pain procedures.&nb…
Peak Gastroenterology Associates adds Dr. Neil Sharma
Colorado’s largest provider of gastroenterology services, Colorado Springs-based Peak Gastroenterology Associates, has added Neil Sharma, MD, to its team.
CVS shakes up leadership
CVS Health recently made two executive appointments, including its next CFO.
What Amazon's latest healthcare play could mean for ASCs
Amazon launched digital health monitoring services through a partnership with Omada Health.
4 endoscopy updates
Here are four endoscopy updates Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 21:
8 trends that defined the last year in healthcare
The U.S. healthcare landscape continues to face challenges and trend shifts. Here are eight major trends that defined the last year in healthcare:
New Jersey medical office building reopens after upgrades
A medical office building in Montvale, N.J., recently held a reopening after a modernization project, according to a Jan. 8 report from roi-nj.com..
The average cost of a colonoscopy in the US: A payment breakdown
Undergoing a colonoscopy in the U.S. will cost patients an average of $1,608, according to data from Sidecar Health. The majority of the procedure’s cost goes toward facility fees.
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology names new president
Lawrence Phillips, MD, has been appointed president of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.
