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How cardiologists feel about Medicare, physician-assisted death and more: 10 notes
Cardiologists have differing views on several medical issues, including Medicare, physician-assisted death and vaccinations, according to a Feb. 3 report from Medscape based on a survey of more than 4,100 practicing physicians.
Largest gastroenterology groups by number of physicians
As the gastroenterology industry continues to consolidate, more physicians are opting to join management service organizations.
2 data companies collaborate on cardiovascular care
Healthcare data provider Veradigm and data privacy leader HealthVerity have entered a collaboration for research and patient care for patients with cardiovascular disease.
Precision Optics signs licensing agreement
Optical instrument designer and manufacturer Precision Optics has entered into a production and technology licensing agreement with a global medical company.
Tennessee eye care provider grows medical team
Ophthalmologist Andrew Johnston, MD, has joined Knoxville, Tenn.-based provider Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun.
ASCs in 2022: A Year in Review
2022 saw a continuation of 2021 trends as the healthcare industry further rebounded from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) subindustry largely recovered in 2021, but certain specialties that lagged in 2021 saw a f…
Spire Orthopedic Partners gains 5 New York locations, ASC
Spire Orthopedic Partners has partnered with Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County and its affiliated ASC, the Surgery Center at Orthopedic Associates.
AMA creates gun violence task force
The American Medical Association has established a gun violence task force to prevent violence and improve safety.
New Jersey to require health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a law requiring health insurers to cover colorectal cancer screenings as recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and eliminate cost-sharing for required follow-up colonoscopies, nj.com reported Feb….
Novant Health awarded $1.5M for rural physician positions
Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has been gifted $1.5 million from the Golden Leaf Foundation to improve rural healthcare, NBC affiliate WECT reported Feb. 9.
