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Medical office building activity in the Midwest: 7 notes
Here are seven updates on medical office buildings in the Midwest that Becker's has reported on since April 15: -
The cost of preventive GI care
Gastroenterological cancers, including colorectal cancer, are on the rise across the nation, as the cost of healthcare also continues to rise. -
What Tenet is saying about their ASC strategy
Tenet Healthcare has been bullish on ambulatory growth. Here's what the company says about its ASC strategy.
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How 7 systems are cutting back on climate emissions
The U.S healthcare sector is responsible for an estimated 8.5% of U.S. carbon emissions, stemming from the operations of healthcare facilities, purchased sources of energy and the industry's supply chain. -
Meet the leaders of the 3 best hospitals in Oregon for cardiac surgery
Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery, including three in Oregon. -
ASCs biggest opportunities for growth
Four leaders joined Becker's to discuss the biggest growth opportunities for ASCs. -
5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Cleveland
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Cleveland earns $644,900 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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The Medicare policies restraining ASC growth
Three ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss the Medicare policies that are impeding the growth of surgery centers. -
States ranked by number of PAs
New York and California have the most certified registered nurse anesthetists of any state, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
What's new with Amazon?
Here are five things to know about Amazon's recent moves that Becker's has reported on since March 11: -
Missouri physician charged for patient assault
An emergency room physician at Missoula, Mo.-based Community Medical Center has been charged with sexually assaulting patients, MTN News reported May 9.
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CRNA vs. NP vs. PA pay: Key comparisons
The national average annual salary earned by certified registered nurse anesthetists, physician assistants and nurse practitioners varies by $36,260, depending on credentials, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey. -
43,000-square-foot Indiana medical office building sells
A 43,450-square-foot medical office building in Valparaiso, Ind., has been sold after spending time tied up in the legal system, according to a May 10 report from REBusiness Online. -
Florida medical office building hit with $8M foreclosure suit
A 50,154-square-foot medical office building and an 8,006-square-foot medical office building in West Palm Beach, Fla., have been hit with a $7.88 million foreclosure lawsuit, according to a May 9 report from the South Florida Business Journal. -
40 states fall short on surgery residents
Physician and surgeon shortages are sweeping ASCs and health systems across the nation as the age of practicing surgeons continues to rise and the number of surgical residents in the U.S. continues to fall. -
Michigan physician sentenced for distributing 270,000+ opioid pills
Lawrence Sherman, MD, a physician in Shelby Township, Mich., has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for illegally distributing prescription drugs. -
The top 25 spots for physicians to retire in 2024
The 25 best places for physicians to retire in 2024 span 19 states nationwide, according to an annual ranking from Forbes published May 10. -
Can patients wait longer between colonoscopies?
Gastroenterology groups continue to argue over what age patients should begin screening colonoscopies, with some groups recommending 45, while others recommend 50. -
8 states with no anesthesia residents
As anesthesiologist shortages continue nationwide, new residents may be the key to solving ongoing staffing struggles. -
Ascension's IT system disrupted in cyberattack
St. Louis-based Ascension reported a cybersecurity incident May 8 that disrupted IT systems across the network.
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