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The physician specialties drawing investors' focus

There were 227 dental transactions in 2022, according to data cited in VMG Health’s 2023 mergers and acquisitions report, released March 21. 

Texas ophthalmology practice pays $2.9M to settle false claim allegations

Arlington, Texas-based ophthalmology provider Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers will pay $2.9 million to resolve false claim allegations that it paid kickbacks to optometrists to induce referrals of cataract surgery patients. 

11 New York updates for ASC leaders to know

Here are 11 New York-based healthcare updates to know reported by Becker’s since March 16:

The metropolitan areas that pay physicians the least 

Physicians in the Washington, D.C., area get paid the least on average of any metropolitan area in the U.S., according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.

The metropolitan areas that pay physicians the most 

Physicians in the Charlotte, N.C., area get paid the most on average of any metropolitan area in the U.S., according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.

Hawaii physician arrested for unlawful distribution of controlled substances

Chris Boulange, MD, has been arrested on four counts of unlawful distribution of controlled substances, the Justice Department reported March 22. 

87% of physicians support noncompete ban: Report

Eighty-seven percent of physicians support the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses, according to a new released report from Doximity. 

20 highest paying physician specialties in 2023

Neurosurgeons are the highest paid physician specialists, earning an average of $788,313 annually, according to Doximity’s “2023 Physician Compensation Report.” 

10 most in-demand physician specialties in 2023

Family medicine is the most in-demand physician specialty, according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.

10 cities with the fastest-growing physician compensation

Providers looking for higher-paying roles might do well to look in Oklahoma City, according to a new released report from Doximity.