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6 recent moves in an ASC hot spot
Texas, one of the best states to open an ASC, has had six major ASC updates since Jan. 10:
Appeals court tosses Missouri physician's 'pill mill' convictions
The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the convictions of Shakeel Kahn, MD, a physician who had been convicted of unlawfully prescribing opioids, Bloomberg Law reported Feb. 3.
Centura Health opens $28M ASC
Centura Health opened an ASC at its St. Anthony Hospital campus in Lakewood, Colo.
10 physician specialties that take on the most side gigs
Orthopedists take on the most side gigs to supplement their full-time income among 10 physician specialties, according to data from Medscape’s 2022 compensation reports.
29% of gastroenterologists work side gigs
About 29 percent of U.S. gastroenterologists take on additional work to supplement their full-time incomes, according to Medscape’s 2022 “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report.”
Surgery Center Services of America's 12 new ASCs
Mesa, Ariz.-based Surgery Center Services of America has 12 new ASCs that have opened in the last six months or will open in the next six months, CEO Philip Blair told Becker’s via email.
Missouri physician pleads guilty to diluting methadone
Sunil Chand, MD, pleaded guilty to dispensing diluted methadone to patients to conceal a shortage of the drug at his family medicine practice in Leadington, Mo.
Private equity deals, spending trending upward
The value of healthcare private equity deals in 2021 was 378 percent higher than that of 2012.
Midcareer vs. late-career gastroenterologist salary in the 5 largest cities
Chicago is the best paying city for midcareer gastroenterologists, while Phoenix is the best paying city for late career gastroenterologists in any practice setting when comparing the five most populous cities in the U.S., according to the Medscape Sal…
VA outpatient clinic delayed by struggling supply chain
The new Veterans Affairs Corpus Christi (Texas) Outpatient Clinic is now aiming for a summer 2023 opening following vendor delays due to a backed up supply chain, according to a Feb. 4 report from local news station KIII-TV.
