A Wayne County, Mich.-based physician was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for distributing more than 6.6 million doses of medically unnecessary opioids, NBC affiliate WILX reported Jan. 30.
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CarePoint sale could be on the cards after department of health backs nonprofit status
The New Jersey Department of Health is backing CarePoint Health’s plan to maintain the nonprofit status of its three hospitals, indicating that the state health planning board may follow suit when it hears the case on Feb. 3, according to nj.com.
Nurse practitioners more likely to get malpractice claims at physician offices
A study conducted by the CNA and Nurses Service Organization found that nurse practitioners are more likely to receive malpractice claims in physician offices as opposed to nurse practitioner owned offices.
15 recent studies to know
15 studies to know that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 17:
NIH panel votes for more oversight on pathogen research
On Jan. 27, a National Institutes of Health panel unanimously voted in favor of draft recommendations to boost oversight of pathogen research. It is now up to the White House to decide whether to adopt the recommendations, according to a report from Th…
8 traits of the best physicians, per the AMA
Providers who strive to be “system citizens” will stand out as the healthcare field evolves, according to the American Medical Association.
Care New England shows early signs of financial improvement, but uphill battle remains
Providence, R.I.-based Care New England is showing signs of tentatively improving financial health after reporting a more than $111 million loss in fiscal 2022.
Center for Pain Management acquires Indiana Spine & Pain Institute
The Center for Pain Management has acquired Indiana Spine & Pain Institute.
28 ophthalmology updates
All the ophthalmology news Becker’s has covered since Dec. 29:
12 states with the highest percentage of rural hospitals at immediate risk of closure
Rural hospitals are under immense financial strain. Since 2005, 183 rural hospitals have closed.
