Optum has acquired Middletown, N.Y.-based multispecialty group Crystal Run Healthcare effective Feb. 22, Mid Hudson News reported Feb. 25.
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5 healthcare jobs named top 10 best careers of 2023
Five healthcare careers were in the top 10 of U.S. News & World Report’s “100 Best Jobs” list for 2023.
6 prior authorization updates for ASC leaders
Here are six prior authorization updates Becker’s has reported on since March 15:
Top 10 best states for physicians
Montana is the best state for physicians, according to personal finance website WalletHub.
Top 10 worst states for physicians
Hawaii is the worst state for physicians, according to personal finance website WalletHub.
Top 25 most expensive cities for physicians to live
Los Angeles is the most expensive U.S. city to live in, according to the U.S. News & World Report.
Delaware pain physician convicted of $5M healthcare fraud scheme
A jury on March 10 convicted pain physician Frederick Gooding, MD, for a $5 million healthcare fraud scheme, the Department of Justice said.
4 physicians drug lawsuits in 30 days
Here are four drug lawsuits involving physicians or former physicians that Becker’s has reported on since Feb. 6:
Where physician pay is falling
Many physicians have expressed dissatisfaction with their income in light of inflation and CMS pay cuts. However, some specialties have seen a sharper drop in pay than others.
59% of Americans don't want AI robots used during surgery
Americans are hesitant about the use of artificial intelligence-driven robots during surgery with 59 percent saying they would not want surgical robots used in their own care, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
