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‘Visionary’ Kentucky ophthalmologist dies at 81
Maurice John Jr., MD, an ophthalmologist from Louisville, Ky., died on March 24 at age 81, according to an obituary published by the Courier Journal. Dr. John was a “visionary” in the specialty, according to the obituary. He earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, and went on to complete […]
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Florida advances medical malpractice proposal
The Florida House of Representatives members voted 104-6 to approve a bill that could lead to more medical malpractice lawsuits, Health News Florida reported March 27. The bill specifically involves wrongful death lawsuits and non-economic damages for pain and suffering. According to the report, the bill would repeal part of a 1990 law that prevents […]
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Former Glassdoor execs launch salary platform for physicians
A team of former executives at Glassdoor, an employment and recruiting website, have partnered with physicians to create Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers, Newsweek reported March 27. Ahead of the March 27 launch, more than 12,000 clinicians registered for Marit Health and contributed over 7,000 verified salaries, according […]
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The changes ASC leaders want to see in the industry
Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what they would change about the industry. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Jeff Roberts. CEO of Telluride (Colo.) Regional Medical Center: Freestanding ASCs should be paid the same as hospital-based ASCs. They provide better care and outcomes and are more patient friendly […]
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VCU Health files plans for ASC, office building
Richmond-based VCU Health has filed plans to build a medical office building that includes an ASC, Richmond Biz Sense reported March 27. The building will be four stories and 100,000 square feet, situated on 8.5 acres. According to the report, the project represents a “relocated and enlarged version” of a previously planned 60,000-square-foot outpatient surgery […]
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Physicians’ attitudes toward medicine improving, 5 other notes
Physicians have a brighter outlook on their field than in previous years, according to Athenahealth’s fourth annual Physician Sentiment Survey. The survey, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Athenahealth, polled 1,001 primary care and specialist physicians nationwide. Here are five takeaways from the survey: 1. Two-thirds of respondents indicated that they look forward […]
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5 dark horse trends disrupting the ASC industry
The ASC industry faces a number of growing trends reshaping the way that leaders and physicians think about the future of their practices. Here are five emerging trends disrupting the ASC industry: 1. Price transparency. On Feb. 25, President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeted at boosting healthcare price transparency. The order directed HHS […]
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Good Samaritan launches preventive cardiac center
Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., has launched its Center for Preventive Cardiac Medicine to enhance “proactive” heart health and early detection of cardiovascular diseases, South Florida Hospital News reported March 26. The center is led by Brijeshwar Maini, MD, a structural interventional cardiologist. The program will offer diagnostic tools and personalized […]
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A hidden key to private practice efficiency
Many physician practices have begun using third-party billing companies to alleviate their staff of complex and time-consuming billing processes. Taylor Johnson, manager of physician practice development for the American Medical Association, said in a recent AMA podcast that outsourcing billing to third parties can be critical to improving physician practices’ efficiency. “In many small practices, […]
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Wyoming targets noncompetes
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon recently signed a bill into law that will make noncompete clauses illegal in the state, KGAB reported March 25. The bill was initially sponsored by state Sen. Tara Nethercott of Laramie. She told the outlet that the bill aims to bolster the state’s economy by removing “artificial” barriers to talent recruitment […]
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