Rajesh Patel, MD, a primary care physician at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Decatur, Ga., was found guilty of sexually assaulting a female patient during routine exams.
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Audit of Optum finds potential legal violations, lower payments to independent pharmacies
A recent audit of healthcare giant Optum, revealed it may have violated Mississippi law, the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reported Nov. 8.
Pennsylvania gastroenterology chief dies at 80
Harvey Lefton, MD, a gastroenterologist with a career spanning more than 55 years, died on Nov. 5 at 80, according to his obituary.
Michigan system opens new outpatient facility
UP Health System—Marquette (Mich.) held a ribbon-cutting for its new medical office building, according to a Nov. 7 report from TV6.
What a Trump presidency means for physicians: 13 leaders weigh in
Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Nov. 6, and 12 leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what this could mean for physicians.
Are Gen Z workers hurting company bottom lines?
A recent survey alleges that workers from Generation Z may be changing some workplaces for the worse, according to a Nov. 7 report from The Business Journals.
What a Trump win means for Medicare Advantage
During President-elect Donald Trump’s term, he decreased the average monthly plan premium for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries to the lowest rates MA plans had seen since 2007.
5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Fort Worth
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Fort Worth, Texas, earns $716,600 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hospital, ASC partnerships soar in 2024: 3 things to know
The increased range and complexity of services that ASCs offer has opened the door for a new era of collaboration between ASCs and hospitals, both of whom stand to benefit from partnerships.
Anesthesiologists, CRNAs sound alarm on provider shortages: What 5 organizations are saying
A 2024 Medicus white paper forecasts a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036, and anesthesia provider organizations are speaking out on the impact on the physicians and practitioners they represent.
