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Anesthesiologists in the headlines: 3 cases to know
Here are three anesthesiologist or anesthesia-related stories to know since Aug. 17:
1. A Fort Lewis, Wash.-based military anesthesiologist Michael Stockin, MD, at Joint Base Lewis McChord has been charged by the Army with alleged sexual assault.
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11 best hospitals in Texas for orthopedic surgery
Healthgrades named the top hospitals for orthopedic surgery in 2023, including 11 hospitals in Texas.
Nurse accused of infecting patients with hepatitis C takes plea deal
Former Puyallup (Wash.) Good Samaritan nurse Cora Weberg has agreed to a plea deal after being charged with tampering with consumer products on Sept. 1, according to a Sept. 6 report from KIRO 7.
3 major trends gastroenterology leaders are eyeing
Three gastroenterology leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the major trends they are keeping a close eye on.
5 largest orthopedic groups by number of physicians
Here are five of the largest orthopedic practices in the U.S., listed by the number of physicians on the staff.
Where independent ASCs stand today
Consolidation can feel like a looming threat to the ASC industry, but the majority of surgery centers remain independent.
Physician pay in the 10 best, worst states to retire
Physicians make $241,000 on average in Iowa, which is the best state to retire in, according to financial website Bankrate.
The advice gastroenterologists would give their younger selves
Three gastroenterologists recently joined Becker’s to share the advice they would give their younger selves.
The 10 fastest-growing healthcare jobs
The number of nurse practitioners is expected to increase 44.5 percent by 2032, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
The 3 biggest disruptors threatening ASCs
Disruptors pose a threat to healthcare as a whole, including ASCs.
