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60,000-square-foot medical office building under construction in Texas
Ground has been broken on a 60,000-square-foot medical office building — the Frisco Medical Pavilion II, in Frisco, Texas, according to a Feb. 23 report from REJournals.
Judge tosses assault case filed by 94 women against Utah physician
A Utah judge has thrown out a lawsuit against David Broadbent, MD, who was sued for alleged sexual assault by 94 former patients, ProPublica reported Feb. 22.
Atlanta physician sues employer over harassment allegations
James Mooney, MD, is suing Atlanta-based Emory University for alleged bias after he was demoted during a sexual harassment investigation, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Feb. 17.
59% of Americans don't want AI robots used during surgery
Americans are hesitant about the use of artificial intelligence-driven robots during surgery with 59 percent saying they would not want surgical robots used in their own care, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
California anesthesiologist charged for Capitol riot involvement
Austin Harris, MD, has been charged for participating in the Capitol riot that occurred Jan. 6, 2021.
Optum, Amazon and CVS Health: 3 major deals worth $20B
Major healthcare transactions have ramped up in recent weeks with companies like Optum, Amazon and CVS Health making or announcing multimillion-dollar acquisitions.
Optum, Amazon and CVS Health: 3 major deals worth $20B
Major healthcare transactions have ramped up in recent weeks with companies like Optum, Amazon and CVS Health making or announcing multimillion-dollar acquisitions.
Houston ASC sold
An ASC in Houston was purchased by a group of local physicians and medical professionals, REjournals reported Feb. 23.
Private equity is driving cases to ASCs — and cardiology could be primed for growth
Private equity’s interest in ASCs and physicians over the last decade has helped spur a migration of procedures to the outpatient setting, and cardiology could be the next target.
CMS proposes prior authorization updates: 5 things to know
CMS is proposing to streamline and improve prior authorizations with new and added rules, according to a Feb. 21 Kaiser Family Foundation report.
