Philip Ades, MD, a “prominent cardiologist and pioneer” in cardiac rehabilitation, died Nov. 27, according to a Dec. 4 obituary published by Legacy.com.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
A hidden factor behind the physician shortage
While it is generally accepted that the shortage of physicians in the U.S. is driven by an aging population of current physicians, an insufficient number of residency slots and increased demand for medical procedures, Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, R-N.C., offe…
4 CON updates in 3 states
Here are four recent updates related to certificate-of-need issues in Alabama, North Carolina and Virginia, as reported by Becker’s:
Oshi Health taps VP of strategic partnerships
Virtual GI services provider Oshi Health has tapped Rebecca Bennett as its vice president of strategic partnerships and network operations.
Unlocking the power of physician incentives
Physician incentives have long served as a way to improve patient outcomes and manage costs. But, a Dec. 3 article by the Association for Physician Leadership reportedly found several things that systems can do to improve the design of their incentive …
What's new with CVS Health
From layoffs to leadership appointments, here are nine updates from CVS Health in the last 60 days:
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed: 7 notes
UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot on the morning of Dec. 4 while exiting a hotel in New York City, according to the New York Police Department.
Physicians and peer reviews: 9 things to know
The strong majority of practicing physicians — 79% — have never undergone a peer review, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Seeking Fairness and Real Guidance: Medscape Physicians and Peer Reviews Report 2024,” published Dec. 4.
Older adults say stopping CRC screenings after 75 'unacceptable'
While a majority of older adults agree that guidelines limiting colorectal cancer screenings after 75 are acceptable, a strong minority disagreed, according to a recent cross-sectional study conducted by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and repo…
The men driving Trump's supply chain policies
Throughout his campaign and time as President-elect, Donald Trump has issued several proposals regarding the U.S. supply chain, from plans to raise tariffs up to 100% for certain countries to a complete restructuring of the global supply chain.
