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American College of Gastroenterology honors Louisiana physician
The American College of Gastroenterology has awarded its 2022 Willaim D. Carey award to James Hobley, MD, a physician at Shreveport, La.-based GastroIntestinal Specialists, according to a Dec. 15 report from KTBS.
New York City health system gets $1M in funding for cardiology improvements
NYC Health + Hospitals and New York City-based South Brooklyn Health received $1 million in cardiology funding from the state of New York.
Chicago physician charged for role in $9.5M+ kickback scheme
Chicago-based Benjamin Toh, MD, has been charged for his role in a more than $9.5 million healthcare fraud scheme, the Justice Department said Dec. 14.
Anesthesiologist assistant named 1 of the most stressful jobs in the US
Being an anesthesiologist assistant is the third most stressful job in the county, according to a report from the Labor Department’s Occupational Network.
The most interesting physician group deals in 2022
Here are the eight most interesting physician group deals this year:
Parexel, MyEyeDr to partner on ophthalmology clinical trials
Clinical trial research organization Parexel has partnered with vision healthcare organization MyEyeDr to collaborate on recruitment for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration clinical trials.
Sunvera partners with 2nd Ohio ophthalmology practice
ASC and ophthalmology management services organization Sunvera Group has partnered with Mentor, Ohio-based Ophthalmic Physicians Incorporated and its affiliates.
Hackensack enrolling patients in 2 cardiology trials, using new surgery system
Hackensack (N.J.) Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center has started enrolling patients in two cardiovascular clinical trials. The center is also using a new surgical system to improve patient accuracy.
Cape Regional Health System, Cooper University Health Care to merge, control 130 ASCs
Cape Regional Health System in Cape May, N.J., has merged with Cooper University Health Care in Camden, N.J., due to a struggle to remain independent, according to a Dec. 14 report from The Press of Atlantic City.
Academy for Surgical Coaching to pilot gastrointestinal, endoscopic program
The Academy for Surgical Coaching, in partnership with the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, will pilot the SAGES Surgical Coaching Program.
