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Why physicians end friendships
Physicians end friendships due to different social and political views, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Friendships Report”.
'Stress, burnout and compassion fatigue': What 32 healthcare professionals wish their co-workers knew about their roles
From stressors and pitfalls to celebrations and achievements, 32 healthcare professionals spoke with Becker’s about what they wish their co-workers knew about their roles.
10 worst states for working from home
Alaska is the worst state to work from home, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
Kentucky PA barred from prescribing controlled substances
Frankfort, Ky.-based physician assistant Shelebra Bartley, who operated out of Bartley Medical Weight Loss, has been barred from prescribing or administering controlled substances from her practice, Mountain Top Media reported July 24.
10 best states for working from home
Delaware is the best state to work from home, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
Advertised salaries, vacancies for 25 ASC jobs
Job search engine Adzuna has examined average advertised salaries and vacancies in the U.S. for open and available jobs to fill across several different industries, including healthcare.
AI-powered coronary artery scan can detect heart attack risk years in advance
Fountain Life, a health technology company, created an artificial intelligence-enabled coronary artery scan that can detect if a patient is at risk for a heart attack up to 10 years before displaying symptoms, according to a July 24 report from Fagen W…
5 ophthalmology groups adopt surgery technology, reducing procedure time by 75%
Lensar, a medical device company focused on providing ophthalmic lasers for cataract treatment, installed technology platforms in five private equity-owned ophthalmology groups that allow cataract surgeries to be performed in one-fourth of the time.
The downfall of physician staffing groups: What ASCs need to know
Physician staffing firms have been hit by economic pressure and high margins, causing one to file for bankruptcy and another to shut down.
Congress continues to press CMS over prior authorization improvement
A bipartisan Congressional majority is putting pressure on CMS to finalize a federal regulation that would overhaul prior authorization within Medicare Advantage, according to a July 24 report from the American Medical Association.
