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More than half of PAs have questioned physician treatment decisions

About 57 percent of physician’s assistants have questioned a treatment decision by their physician at least once, according to data from Medscape’s 2022 “Evolving Scope of Practice” report. 

GI specialist leaves NYU Langone for Florida Gastro Group

Sonja Olsen, MD, a gastroenterology and hepatology specialist, has left New York City-based NYU Langone Health to join the Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital Gastro Group of the Palm Beaches. 

The majority of nurse practitioners want expanded treatment abilities

About 96 percent of nurse practitioners want expanded treatment abilities, according to data from Medscape’s 2022 “Evolving Scope of Practice” report. 

10 best surgery centers for billing ethics

Ten surgery centers were ranked the best in the U.S. for ethical patient billing practices by MoneyMoney magazine and The Leapfrog Group. 

Ohio health system partners with ASC software platform

Cleveland-based BEST Health System has partnered with Ospitek to bring its VIEW software system to BEST’s ASC network. 

California medical office building sells for $8.4M

Family Health Care Centers of San Diego has purchased a medical office property from Magnolia Mar Properties for $8.4 million. The sale of the 25,916-square-foot space was negotiated by Pacific Coast Commercial.

4 moves from National Spine and Pain Centers in 2022

Frederick, Md.-based National Spine and Pain Centers has made several moves in 2022, including opening more centers and appointing new leaders. Here are four moves by the healthcare company this year:

GI North opens 3rd Georgia location

The Dawson County Chamber of Commerce cut the ribbon on GI North’s new location in Dawsonville, Ga., Dawson County News reported Dec. 2.

3 billing challenges anesthesiologists face

Medical providers, including anesthesiologists, face ongoing challenges when it comes to collecting medical debts from many Americans, according to a new blog post from founder and CEO of MiraMed Global and president and CEO of Anesthesia Business Cons…

What to expect in GI with 2023 CMS Physician Fee Schedule: Medscape

Medicare will expand its coverage of colorectal cancer testing with its 2023 physician payment rule along with budget cuts, which comes with benefits and disadvantages, Medscape reported Nov. 21.