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As states begin banning TikTok, here's what it could mean for physicians
In May, Montana became the first state to ban TikTok, making it illegal to download the application within the state, according to an May 18 report from NPR.
How to keep an ASC profitable among staffing shortages
Staffing shortages nationwide are causing underlying financial problems for many ASCs and health systems, preventing efficient work and proper care, according to an Aug. 8 report from Medscape.
United Digestive adds GI Genius in every managed ASC
Management services organization United Digestive has added Medtronic’s GI Genius artificial intelligence endoscopy module at all 22 of its managed ASCs.
US Digestive Health expands in Pennsylvania
Management services organization US Digestive Health has added Altoona, Pa.-based Blair Gastroenterology Associates, further expanding its presence in Central Pennsylvania.
5 federal updates for ASCs
From CMS moves to a new dominant coronavirus variant, here are five federal updates Becker’s has reported on since July 13:
Are private practice physicians putting in more hours?
The average physician worked 43 hours per week in 2022, according to a report by Medical Economics.
The slowest-growing physician specialties
Anesthesiologists are the slowest-growing physician specialty, according to projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
3 hospitals closing emergency departments: What ASCs need to know
Three hospitals have announced they are closing their emergency departments since May 2, pointing to a larger trend of hospitals ending services.
The best hospital in New York City for outpatient joint replacements
Healthgrades ranked the top hospitals for outpatient joint replacements in 2023, including one in New York City.
The 9 best hospitals in New York City for cardiac care
U.S. News & World Report has named its top cardiology, heart and vascular surgery hospitals in the U.S. for 2023 and 2024, including nine hospitals in New York City.
