While ophthalmologists are able to perform any surgeries within the scope of eye care, optometrists, who are not credentialed as MDs, have a more limited scope of practice.
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Former SSM surgeons no longer bound by noncompete clause
Orthopedic and spine surgeons who previously worked at Madison, Wis.-based SSM Health are now able to see former patients after a noncompete clause expired Jan. 1, the Wisconsin State Journal reported Jan. 6.
The biggest threat to cardiology independence
Cardiology is the fastest-growing ASC specialty and, as such, has been drawing attention from private equity groups and other consolidators, as cardiovascular procedures continue to migrate to the ASC setting.
What happened to Walmart Health in 2024?
Originally launched in 2019, Walmart Health, which at one point had a network of more than 50 clinics, officially closed in June 2024.
Wyoming physician sentenced for drug distribution
Shakeel Kahn, MD, a physician in Casper, Wyo., was sentenced to 25 years in prison for crimes involving drug distribution, firearms possession and money laundering.
52 celebrities with IBD, IBS
From athletes to actors, several prominent figures suffer from irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
Gastro Health names chief medical officer
GI management services group Gastro Health has tapped Eugenio Hernandez, MD, as its chief medical officer.
5 numbers scaring anesthesiologists in 2025
As all physicians are heading into 2025 battling nationwide shortages and ongoing reimbursement cuts, here are five numbers that are scaring anesthesiologists right now:
3 reasons investors are eyeing MOBs
As healthcare continues to adapt and evolve to shifting market forces, medical office buildings have become a target for healthcare real estate investors.
5 numbers shaping the ASC industry in 2025
Here are five numbers shaping the ASC industry as we begin 2025:
