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5 fast facts on the state of cardiology

Here are five statistics offering insight into the field of cardiology recently:

7 health system controversies in 2 months

Here are seven health systems that faced controversies in the last two months, reported by Becker’s since June 5. 

Some payers cut prior authorizations, others double down

2023 has been a tumultuous year when it comes to prior authorizations, as some payers have repealed major barriers to procedures, while others have added new rules. 

30K-square-foot Rhode Island medical office building sold

A 30,000-square-foot medical office building in Providence, R.I., has been acquired by Sendero Capital and Angelo Gordon, according to an Aug. 4 report from Commercial Property Executive.

6 hospitals closing departments or ending services

Here are six hospitals closing departments or ending services since June 30:

The 3 best hospitals in Texas for outpatient joint replacements

Healthgrades ranked the top hospitals for outpatient joint replacements in 2023, including three in Texas. 

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital to reopen shuttered California ASC

Ridgecrest (Calif.) Regional Hospital completed the certification to reopen an ASC formerly owned and operated by a now-defunct private physician group, The Daily Independent reported Aug. 4. 

5 physician fraud cases in July

Here are five physician fraud cases Becker’s reported on in July:

How declining physician pay will affect patient care

Stewart Wilkey, DO, family medicine physician at Oceanside, Calif.-based Waring Court Pediatric and Adult Medical Group, joined Becker’s to discuss the dangers of declining physician pay.

5 fast facts on the state of gastroenterology

Here are five statistics offering insight into the field of gastroenterology recently: