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5 gastroenterologists in the headlines
1. Hafiz Khan, MD, is serving as medical director of AdvantHealth Tampa’s (Fla.) Center for Interventional Endoscopy, the only interventional endoscopy center in the Tampa Bay region. 2. The American Gastroenterological Association elected Richard Peek, MD, as vice president in March. Dr. Peek is currently director of the division of gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at […]
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3 specialties with promising growth
Three specialties broke away from the pack with the highest projected growth rates through 2033, according to May 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. The specialties with the highest projected growth through 2033 include: Other specialties that are projected for high growth through 2033 are:
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Pinnacle Gastroenterology to open Arkansas clinic
Pinnacle Gastroenterology is expected to open a multi-physician gastroenterology practice in a building that housed the now-shuttered Arkansas Diagnostic Center of Little Rock, Arkansas Business reported April 21. The new clinic is unaffiliated with the gastroenterologist who operated the Diagnostic Center of Little Rock, according to the report. The practice shuttered after the state medical […]
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Novant Health breaks ground on multispecialty outpatient center
Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has broken ground April 2 on a medical office building that will offer a range of specialty services, Bluffton Today reported April 21. Novant Health Bluffton (S.C.) Health Place will be located next to the Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department, another recent development from the health system. The 40,000-square-foot medical office […]
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5 hospitals, health systems leaning into outpatient development
Here are five hospitals and health systems investing in their outpatient strategy, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Morgantown-based West Virginia University Health System has announced more than $460 million in new capital projects across the state, one of which will be a $48 million outpatient center in Bridgeport, W.Va., 2. Los Angeles-based University of Southern […]
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5 surgeons in the headlines
Here are five surgeons in recent headlines, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Jeffrey Clark, MD, is the first and only surgeon in Iowa to use Stryker’s Mako 4 robot for a procedure. The surgery was performed at Charles City, Iowa-based Floyd County Medical Center. 2. John-Kevin Dolce, MD, former captain of UVA’s football team, will […]
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Physicians raise concerns over planned U of Minnesota, Essentia merger
Cardiologists at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis are voicing concerns over the university’s proposed merger with Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health, The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported April 17. The physicians fear that the merger could thwart relations with the university’s existing partner, Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services. In March, 30 physicians signed a letter and sent […]
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Appellate court reverses Anti-Kickback conviction
An appeals court in Chicago has overturned the conviction of Mark Sorensen, the former owner of Symed, a durable medical equipment company, The National Law Review reported April 17. In March 2024, Mr. Sorensen was convicted for his alleged participation in an $87 million healthcare fraud kickback scheme. He and his co-conspirators were accused of […]
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Physicians warn of marijuana, anesthesia complications: 5 things to know
As marijuana use becomes more commonplace, physicians are growing concerned about how it can lead to complications during surgery, WZZM 13 reported April 17. Here are five things to know from the report: 1. Because marijuana is metabolized by the same enzymes that process many anesthesia drugs, physicians may need to use higher doses of […]
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What’s helping, hurting ASCs in 2025
Here are several factors that are either supporting or hampering growth for ASCs in 2025: Harmful factors: 1. Stagnating reimbursement rates Reimbursement rates have not kept pace with inflation and rising operational costs, putting financial pressure on ASCs. While CMS slightly increased ASC reimbursement rates for 2024, many leaders argue that the boost is insufficient […]
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