The Association of American Medical Colleges laid out physician demographics in its “2022 Physician Specialty Data Report.”
Category: ASC News
Physician specialties with the biggest growth the last 5 years
Sports medicine saw the biggest jump in the number of physicians in the last five years, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges’ “2022 Physician Specialty Data Report.”
South Carolina physician indicted for distributing prescription drugs improperly
Florence County, S.C.-based physician David Rodriguez Jr., MD, has been indicted for distributing prescription drugs for nonprescription purposes, CBS affiliate WBTW reported Jan. 17.
Ospitek launches ASC live patient charting software
Surgical care coordination leader Ospitek has updated its surgical coordination platform View to add a live patient charting function for ASCs.
Moderna's RSV vaccine: What ASC leaders should know
Moderna claims that its new vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus is effective in older adults, according to a Jan. 17 report from CNBC.
ASC market could still see growth despite ongoing staffing issues
Staffing shortages remain a top priority for ASC administrators, but some healthcare leaders believe the ASC market can still thrive under the pressure.
Colorado physician convicted for misappropriating $250K in COVID-19 relief funds
Francis Joseph, MD, has been convicted of misappropriating $250,000 in government COVID-19 relief funds, the Justice Department reported Jan. 17.
Oklahoma PAs sue state over new administrative rules
The Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants is suing the state for new administrative rules made by two agencies that are inconsistent with current state laws, the Oklahoma City Sentinel reported Jan. 15.
30 recent studies to know
30 studies to know that Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 29:
Rush Medical Center opening new $450M outpatient tower
Chicago-based Rush Medical Center has constructed a new $450 million outpatient center, ABC7 reported Jan. 13.
