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The recommended age for colorectal cancer screenings is rising, but is it in the best interest of patients?
During the first week of August, the American College of Physicians updated its guidance for colorectal screenings in asymptomatic, average-risk individuals, raising the recommended screening age from 45 to 50. Some experts are not in agreement with th…
Summer reading list: The books every healthcare leader should read
While healthcare leaders are kept busy with hectic jobs every single day, in their downtime, many love to pick up books to further develop their personal and professional knowledge.
3-drug combination versus standard opioids for arthroscopy
Using multimodal analgesia, comprising zopiclone, gabapentin and or celecoxib, did not improve results over the standard opioid-based approach in patients after undergoing hip arthroscopy, according to an Aug. 18 report from Anesthesiology News.
Dr. Ken Francez joins Southern Rapid Care
Orange Beach, Ala.-based Southern Rapid Care has added Ken Francez, MD.
Billing companies vs. collection agencies in anesthesia
There is a difference between billing companies and collection agencies, and anesthesia practices should know the difference in order to set appropriate expectations, according to an Aug. 14 blog post from Rita Astani, president of anesthesia for Coron…
The CMS changes anesthesia leaders should know
In its Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, CMS is floating several coding changes that anesthesia leaders should know, according to an Aug. 7 blog post from Rita Astani, president of anesthesia for Coronis Health.
US representative launches investigation into Medicaid prior authorization denials
Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., a Democrat from New Jersey, has announced an inquiry into the high rate of prior authorization denials by Medicaid managed care plans.
San Jose medical office building sells for $9M
A medical office building in San Jose, Calif., has sold for $9 million, according to an Aug. 18 report from REBusiness Online.
10 cities where a physician salary goes the furthest
Physicians earn on average $265,000 a year nationwide, according to 2023 data from Medscape. However, their salaries can be worth vastly different amounts based on where they live, according to an Aug. 18 report from CNBC based on a study from SmartAss…
10 cities where a physician salary goes the furthest
Physicians earn on average $265,000 a year nationwide, according to 2023 data from Medscape. However, their salaries can be worth vastly different amounts based on where they live, according to an Aug. 18 report from CNBC based on a study from SmartAss…
