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Category: ASC News
11 medical office buildings, ASCs announced in August
From a California-based orthopedic ASC to a North Carolina medical office building, here are 11 medical office and ASC projects announced in August:
Patient sues Froedtert over medical instrument allegedly left in body
A Wisconsin man has filed a lawsuit against Milwaukee-based Froedtert Hospital, alleging medical negligence and fraud after claiming a medical instrument was left inside his body following a 2020 surgery, according to an Aug. 31 report from local CBS a…
The 5 best medical schools in Florida, per US News
U.S. News & World Report has named its top medical schools for primary care in 2023, including five institutions in Florida.
Physician to pay $135K, loses license for overprescribing controlled substances
Former Auburn, N.Y.-based physician Jang Boo Chi, MD, and his medical practice will pay $135,000 for overprescribing opioids in dangerous combinations.
How 2 independent ASCs are tackling staff shortages
Some ASCs spend one-fourth or more of their net operating revenue on employees to stay ahead of shortages, according to a report from VMG Health.
Physician social media behavior: 7 things to know
Seventy-five percent of physicians have seen other physicians make inappropriate comments on social media, whether they be about themselves, friends or politics, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Behavior” report, published Aug. 30.
Healthcare workers are unhappier than ever: 3 report findings
Healthcare was found to be the unhappiest industry in 2023, according to a report from human resources company BambooHR.
What should happen when physicians behave badly in the workplace?
Forty-six percent of physicians said physicians who behave badly at work should be verbally warned, according to Medscape’s “Physician Behavior Report 2023.”
5 hospitals closing, ending services
Here are five hospitals closing or ending services since Aug. 15:
