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10 private equity giants behind the ophthalmology industry
Ten private-equity backed giants control over 300 ophthalmology practices nationwide, having a major hand in the industry. Here are the 10 largest private equity companies in ophthalmology:
Dr. Jason Slakter debuts dry age-related macular degeneration treatment
Jason Slakter, MD, an ophthalmologist at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York in New York City, has become the first physician to administer Syfovre, a treatment for geographic atrophy in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration.&nb…
New York CRNAs rally for professional recognition
The New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists held a rally at the state Capitol on May 9, pushing for legislation that would recognize certified registered nurse anesthetists as a profession, according to a report from CBS affiliate WRGB.
AmSurg in 2023: 4 notes
Around 30 percent of freestanding ASCs are owned and operated by chains, with AmSurg holding 4.3 percent.
Highest paid executives at 7 health companies
The highest paid executives at seven major healthcare companies all earned over $1.2 million in 2022.
Physicians trading autonomy 'for the big bucks,' orthopedic surgeon says
Joel Cleary, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Grangeville, Idaho-based Memphis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest threats to physicians and reimbursement issues.
What physicians are paid per hour
Physicians in the U.S. make $121.15 an hour on average, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.
Former advanced practice nurse pleads guilty to illegally distributing drugs, healthcare fraud
A former advanced practice nurse has pleaded guilty to unlawfully distributing controlled substances and healthcare fraud, the Justice Department reported May 9.
Physician group, health system to pay $500K to settle fraud allegations
Bridgeport, Conn.-based physician group Northeast Medical Group and Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health Services will pay $560,718 to resolve allegations they submitted false claims to Medicare.
One GI partners with Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater
Management services organization One GI has partnered with Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater in Chesapeake, Va., furthering its reach in the state.
