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The specialty rapidly garnering ASC interest
Although the balance in cardiology care currently leans toward hospitals, cardiology has become the fastest-growing specialty at ASCs due to multiple factors, according to a blog post from consulting firm VMG Health.
Best-paying cities for ophthalmologists
Las Vegas is the best-paying state for ophthalmologists regardless of experience level or practice setting, according to Medscape’s Salary Explorer.
Washington clinic pays $644K to settle allegations it overbilled Medicare, Medicaid
Tumwater, Wash,-based sleep disorder practice Innovative Sleep Centers will pay $644,562 to resolve allegations it improperly billed Medicare and Medicaid.
ReFocus Eye Health adds 7th ophthalmology group of 2023
Stamford, Conn.-based ReFocus Eye Health has partnered with Washington Eye Institute.
BCBS Texas to expand Medicare Advantage coverage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas is expanding its Medicare Advantage coverage for 2024, entering 80 additional counties in the state.
Corza Medical opens ophthalmology tech and innovation center
Westwood, Mass.-based Corza Medical has opened a new Ophthalmology Center of Technology and Innovation in Fenton, Mo., designed to advance the development of devices for ophthalmic surgeries and eye treatments.
99.7% of GI residency positions filled for 2023
Only two certified gastroenterology residency positions nationwide remain unfilled for 2023, with 688 positions filled by MD and DO students, according to data from the National Resident Matching Program, published Nov. 29.
Upcoming BCBSMA changes could have 'chilling effects' on GI patient care
Beginning Jan. 1, Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts will no longer cover the use of monitored anesthesia care for certain gastrointestinal patients undergoing endoscopic, bronchoscopic or interventional pain procedures.
Best-paying cities for new anesthesiologists
Indianapolis is the best-paying city for anesthesiologists with one to seven years of experience, according to Medscape’s Salary Explorer.
New Jersey medical office building expands tenancy
Atkins Companies has signed tenancy agreements with three medical practices at its West Orange, N.J.-based Washington Medical Arts Building, moving closer to filling its 70,000 square feet of space, according to a Nov. 29 report from NJBiz.
