A proposal to repeal a Florida medical malpractice law hit last-minute roadblocks in the state Senate, the Orlando Sentinel reported May 1. The 1990 law states that if a physician’s error results in the death of someone who is over 25, unmarried and without children, no one can sue for pain and suffering. Some patient […]
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What would make physicians’ daily lives better? Becker’s asked 15 physicians for one change, big or small, that would make the biggest impact on their workday. Editor’s note: These responses have been edited lightly for clarity and length. Benjamin Cooper, DO. Resident Physician at Mercy Hospital (New York City): One meaningful improvement would be integrating […]
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Nashville, Tenn.-based physician group Envision Healthcare is exiting imaging. Its 400 radiologists will join El Segundo, Calif.-based Radiology Partners. Here are five things to know about the exit: 1. According to an April 30 news release, the transition agreement will shift Envision’s 400 radiologists to employment by Radiology Partners. 2. The agreement seeks to avoid […]
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Sheldon Taub, MD, a gastroenterologist at Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center with 45 years of experience, joined Becker’s to discuss the rewarding yet increasingly complex path of pursuing a medical career. Editor’s note: This response has been edited lightly for clarity and length. Question: If a student asked you today whether they should pursue a career […]
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Nurse practitioners in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif., area have the highest average annual salary of any metropolitan area in the U.S. for the profession, making $223,530 per year. Nine out of the 10 metropolitan areas where nurse practitioners earn the most are in California. Across the U.S., nurse practitioners earn an average of $132,000 […]
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1. Innovations in patient experience To increase their effectiveness and improve patient experience surrounding colonoscopy preparation, some practices have turned to new staffing models to provide a more hands-on approach. “We have increased the number of nursing navigators helping patients who are directly scheduled for colonoscopies by their primary care physician. Nursing navigators are important […]
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A bill that would ban anesthesia time limits in the state of Illinois has unanimously passed another hurdle, according to an April 30 report from WAND. The bill was proposed in January by Republican Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, MD, in response to a policy floated by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in November 2024 […]
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Los Angeles-based UCLA Health has been gifted $25 million from UCLA alumna and former chair of the UCLA Foundation board Shirley Wang and her husband, Walter, for its new digestive health center. The UCLA Walter and Shirley Wang Center for Integrative Digestive Health will offer comprehensive care, support and guidance for patients and families with […]
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United Surgical Partners International, the ASC arm of Nashville, Tenn.-based Tenet Healthcare, is sharpening its strategic focus on orthopedic-driven centers, executives said during Tenet’s April 29 earnings call. Here are six key points to know: 1. USPI’s growth strategy is bolstered by a robust development pipeline that includes both acquisitions and syndication-structured new centers. CEO […]
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Here are four ASC controversies Becker’s has reported on since March 31. 1. Patrick Campbell, a former nurse at North Platte (Neb.) Surgery Center, has been charged with stealing prescription medication from the facility. Mr. Campbell was charged in U.S. District Court with acquiring controlled substances by fraud. In April 2023, Mr. Campbell admitted to […]
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