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Phoenix Children's strikes agreement with Valley Anesthesiology Consultants
Phoenix Children’s has finalized a transfer agreement with Phoenix-based Valley Anesthesiology Consultants to bring 39 of its pediatric anesthesiologists to Children’s.
5 of the biggest ASC deals in 2022
Here are five of the biggest deals from the largest ASC chains or their parent companies that Becker’s has reported on since May 3:
CORD files for premarket FDA approval for cataract treatment lens
Cumming Ophthalmic Research and Development has filed an application for premarket approval with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a lens to help treat cataracts.
4 ASCs named best in the country 2 years in a row
Patient safety reporter Leapfrog has released a list of the best ASCs in the U.S. for two years in a row. The award is based on key factors including infection rates and error prevention.
30% of physicians say romantic relationships with patients are OK: report
Thirty percent of physicians believe that a romantic relationship with a patient is acceptable, according to Medscape’s “Right or Wrong in Medicine” report.
50% of physicians would refuse to treat patients who refuse to wear a mask: study
Fifty percent of physicians said it is appropriate to deny treatment to patients who refuse to wear a mask and social distance to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to Medscape’s “Right or Wrong in Medicine” report.
Urology named most stressful job in 2022: report
Urology has been named the most stressful job of 2022, according to a Dec. 8 report from CNBC based on a study from the Occupational Information Network, a part of the U.S. Department of Labor.
GastroGPO partners with developer on minimally invasive endoscopy tech
Specialty network GastroGPO has partnered with AnX Robotica, a developer of minimally invasive endoscopy procedures.
8 EyeSouth Partners moves in 2022
Atlanta-based ophthalmology management services organization EyeSouth Partners made several moves in 2022, including its acquisition by Olympus Partners and multiple affiliations.
Olympus to expand with EndoClot Plus into Europe, Middle East and Africa
Global medical technology company Olympus signed an exclusive distribution agreement with EndoClot Plus following the successful commercialization of EndoClot Plus products in the United States this spring.
