ASC administrators in New York may have the most success hiring when compared to other states, according to personal finance website WalletHub.
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Happiest US regions for hospitalists
Hospitalists living on the West Coast are happier than those living in any other U.S. region, according to Medcape’s 2023 “Hospitalist Lifestyle and Happiness Report,” which surveyed over 9,200 physicians across 29 specialties.
10 states where ASC administrators may have trouble hiring
Staffing shortages continue to threaten ASCs, but surgery centers in some states may struggle more than others on the hiring front.
Representatives introduce bill to remove physician supervision of CRNAs
U.S. Representatives Sam Graves, a republican from Missouri, and Jared Huffman, a democrat from California, have reintroduced the “Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act,” which would expand the scope of practice for certified registered nurse anesthetists…
Alaska physician receives lightened prison sentence for assault charges
Jedidiah Malan, MD, was sentenced to prison for assaulting his wife in 2021, but now a judge has changed his sentence to community service.
1 paid malpractice claim makes a 2nd claim 4 times more likely: Study
A new JAMA study shows that physicians who have settled one medical malpractice claim are four times more likely than their peers to face additional claims in the future, according to a Feb. 22 report from Medscape.
Why medical building developers are constructing in residential areas
A growing number of U.S. residents are interested in purchasing homes in densely packed communities near medical providers, according to a Feb. 22 report from REJournals.
Arkansas physician pleads not guilty to rape, sexual assault
Vafa Ferdowsian, DPM, pleaded not guilty on charges of rape and sexual assault in the second degree.
Tennessee legislators push for larger scope of practice for physician assistants
Tennessee legislators are pushing for a bill that would lessen restrictions on physician assistants, ABC affiliate WATE reported Feb. 21.
Florida physician has medical license restricted for driving under the influence
Theresa Payne, DO, has had her license restricted following multiple instances of driving under the influence, Greene Publishing reported Feb. 21.
