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What to know about future USPI President Andy Johnston
Brett Brodnax, president and CEO of Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, will retire at the end of 2023 and is expected to be replaced by Andy Johnston.
3 trends ASCs need to watch
A growing interest in ASCs from health systems, the expansion of less common specialties, and the increased use of robots are three trends ASCs should keep an eye on in 2023.
Anthem in the headlines: 3 updates to know
Here are three major updates from Anthem Blue Cross that Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 19.
FDA approves drug for treatment-resistant metastatic colorectal cancer
The FDA has approved the use of tucatinib — a drug engineered by biotech company Seagen — in tandem with trastuzumab as a second-line treatment for colorectal cancer that has not responded to other therapies.
Washington physician facing lawsuit over patient misconduct
James Grierson, MD, of Marysville, Wash., has been sued by a former patient for sexual misconduct, HeraldNet reported Jan. 20.
Former J&J exec joins CXL Ophthalmics as board chair
Ophthalmic surgeon Jonathan Talamo, MD, has been appointed chair of the board of directors for CXL Ophthalmics.
Michigan Medicine appoints interim ophthalmology chair
Shahzad Mian, MD, has been appointed interim chair of the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the Michigan Medicine medical school in Ann Arbor, effective Jan. 15.
Ohio Sears converted into medical office building
A former Sears department store in Ontario, Ohio, will open as a medical office building by the end of January, according to a Jan. 20 report from Mansfield News Journal.
5 gastroenterologists to know
Here are five physicians to know who specialize in gastroenterology:
10-building New Jersey portfolio acquired for $46M
Horizon Equities has acquired a 10-property retail and medical office portfolio in Ocean County, N.J., for $46 million, according to a Jan. 20 report from Commercial Property Executive.
