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New chronic coronary disease guidelines from AHA, ACC
The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology joined various other organizations in issuing an updated guideline for managing patients with chronic coronary disease, according to an Aug. 11 report from Cardiology Advisor.
Ochsner physician arrested for allegedly filming staffers in bathroom
A resident physician at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, has been arrested following accusations that he hid a camera in the hospital’s staff-only restroom to record staffers using the bathroom, according to an Aug. 3 report from nola.com.
What 5 leaders think about private equity
As private equity becomes more prevalent in healthcare, physicians have divided opinions on its importance and its use.
Cost of colonoscopy with biopsy by state: ASC vs HOPD
ASCs are typically the cheaper site of care to receive a colonoscopy with a biopsy compared to hospital outpatient departments, according to data from Sidecar Health’s care calculator.
PA vs. RN vs. NP pay for all 50 states
Registered nurses are typically paid less than physician assistants and nurse practitioners, regardless of the state they practice in.
PA vs. RN vs. NP pay for all 50 states
Registered nurses are typically paid less than physician assistants and nurse practitioners, regardless of the state they practice in.
Virginia's largest eye care provider adds eClinicalWorks EHR
Richmond-based Virginia Eye Institute, the largest ophthalmology and optometry clinic in the state, has integrated eClinicalWorks as its electronic health record system to manage prescriptions, track inventory and use special modules within eClinicalWo…
Idaho Falls Community Hospital opens pediatric GI facility
Idaho Falls Community Hospital has opened a new partner clinic, Pediatric Gastroenterology of Idaho, according to an Aug. 10 report from East Idaho News.
Illinois legislature passes healthcare antitrust legislation: Here's how it will impact ASCs
The Illinois legislature recently passed House Bill 2222, antitrust legislation that requires advanced notification for “covered transactions” between healthcare facilities and provider entities, according to an Aug. 10 report from JDSupra.
Tenet adds former Missouri senator to board of directors
Tenet Healthcare has appointed Roy Blunt, a former Republican senator from Missouri, to its board of directors effective immediately. The appointment expands Tenet’s board from 11 to 12 directors.
