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3 disciplinary physician licensing updates
Here are three physicians who have had their medical licenses suspended or restricted, as covered by Becker’s since May 11:
The highest-, lowest-paid cardiologists: 15 stats
Although the mean annual wage among all cardiologists in the U.S. is $421,330, that can vary based on factors including experience and practice setting, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
Cardiologist must pay $2.6M for negligence
Shashi Ahuja, MD, must pay $2.6 million in damages for a botched procedure that left a Fort Wayne, Ind., woman with a disfigured and unusable right leg, wane.com reported May 26.
11 new ASCs in May
Here are 11 ASCs opened or announced that Becker’s reported on in May:
Dr. Amish Oza buys former Midwest Spine & Pain building for $1.85M
Amish Oza, MD, medical director of Marion, Ohio-based Midwest Internal Associates, has purchased an 8,500-square-foot medical office building that formerly housed Midwest Spine & Pain for $1.85 million, according to a June 1 report from Columbus Bu…
Which physician specialists are unhappiest with their compensation?
Infectious disease physicians are the least satisfied with their compensation, with only 35 percent saying they feel fairly paid, according to a May 24 report from Medscape based on a survey of more than 10,000 physicians across 29 specialties.
UnitedHealthcare pulls back on controversial GI prior authorization changes in 11th hour
In March, insurer UnitedHealthcare announced changes to its prior authorization rules for certain GI procedures that were set to go into effect June 1. The night before changes were supposed to take effect, UHC reversed its plans, opting instead for a …
40 rankings ASCs should know
Here are 40 rankings reported by Becker’s in May that physicians should know:
Wisconsin considers bill to allow NPs to practice without collaborating physician
Wisconsin lawmakers have proposed a bill that would create an advanced practice registered nurse license and allow these APRNs to work without a collaborating physician, Wisconsin Examiner reported May 31.
10 spine ASCs to know
Below are 10 notable ASCs that offer spine surgery:
