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The 5 best medical schools in Florida, per US News
U.S. News & World Report has named its top medical schools for primary care in 2023, including five institutions in Florida.
Stanford Health adds ambulatory surgery in $500M investment
Pleasanton, Calif.-based Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley has continued to expand its presence in the Bay Area through a $500 million community investment, expanding its main hospital to add specialties including urology, neurology, pulmonology and dige…
United Digestive's activity ramps up
Here are three moves from United Digestive that Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 8:
15 medication shortages ASCs should monitor
Fifteen drugs have been listed as in shortage since the beginning of August, according to data from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Hoag Orthopedic Institute opens 6th ASC
Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute has opened its sixth ASC in partnership with local orthopedic surgeons.
Law firm investigates data breach at Georgia eye center
Lynch Carpenter, a national class action law firm, is investigating claims against Cumming, Ga.-based Milan Eye Center related to a data breach.
5 highest paid cardiologists in Dallas
The highest paid cardiologist in Dallas earns $813,700, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Physician to pay $135K, loses license for overprescribing controlled substances
Former Auburn, N.Y.-based physician Jang Boo Chi, MD, and his medical practice will pay $135,000 for overprescribing opioids in dangerous combinations.
United Digestive transitions endoscopy centers to new cloud-based platform
Leading gastroenterology practice manager United Digestive has partnered with software and automated workflow solutions platform Provation to standardize documentation across all of its endoscopy facilities.
How 2 independent ASCs are tackling staff shortages
Some ASCs spend one-fourth or more of their net operating revenue on employees to stay ahead of shortages, according to a report from VMG Health.
