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2-story Ohio medical office building acquired for $10M

Charlottesville, Va.-based healthcare real estate company Anchor Health Properties has acquired a two-story medical office building in Grove City, Ohio, for $10.2 million, according to a March 24 report from Columbus Business First.

Physician salaries 'not keeping pace with inflation,' study shows

While the average salary for physicians increased by 3.8 percent in 2021, it saw a dip of 2.4 percent in 2022, according to the “2023 Physician Compensation Report” from Doximity. 

Gastroenterologist vs. general surgeon pay in 40 states

Gastroenterologists earn less than general surgeons in every state, according to 2022 salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

False claim allegations and recalled eye drops: 10 ophthalmology updates in 3 weeks

From a $2.9 million false claim allegation to three deaths linked to bacterial infections caused by artificial tears, here are 10 ophthalmology updates since March 6. 

2 more eye drops recalled in response to contamination risks

Pharmedica and Apotex voluntarily recalled several lots of their products due to contamination risks, according to the FDA.

3 statistics on gastroenterologist pay to know

Here are three quick statistics on gastroenterologist pay from Doximity’s “2023 Physician Compensation Report” that healthcare leaders should know.

Illinois physician not liable for man's cancer spread, jury rules in $6.5M suit 

A Jefferson County, Ill., jury has ruled a urologist is not guilty in a $6.5 million suit that alleges he failed to diagnose a patient’s prostate cancer, Missouri Lawyers Media reported March 24. 

9 upcoming hospital, outpatient center shutdowns

In response to issues including poor financial performance and reimbursement challenges, medical facilities nationwide are closing their doors or shutting down service lines — which in turn may be advantageous to ASCs.

ASC Administrator of the Week: Alfonso del Granado, a 'breath of fresh air in the medical community'

Alfonso del Granado, administrator and CEO of Lubbock, Texas-based Covenant High Plains Surgery Centers, is Becker’s ASC Administrator of the Week. 

10 cities with the lowest adjusted compensation for physicians

Washington, D.C., is the city with the lowest adjusted cost of living for physicians, based on adjusted compensation rates, according to Doximity’s “2023 Physician Compensation Report.”