Today's Top 20 Stories
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Patient wins $3.2M in suit against Cleveland Clinic physician
A patient in Florida has won a $3.2 million lawsuit against a physician who allegedly misdiagnosed him, leading to a lost leg from a flesh-eating bacteria, NBC affiliate WPTV reported April 8. -
5 highest-paid cardiologists in New Orleans
The highest-paid cardiologist in New Orleans earns $815,900, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
30 ASCs opening in Q1
Here are 30 ASCs that have opened, gained approval or announced plans to open that Becker's reported on in the first quarter of 2024:
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The biggest misconceptions about ASCs
From the number of procedures to safety, four ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss the biggest misconceptions about surgery centers. -
Compass Surgical's year: 6 moves in 4 months
Raleigh, N.C.-based ASC management company Compass Surgical Partners has hit the ground running in 2024, striking new partnerships and garnering new equity investments. -
5 things anyone opening an ASC should know
In the ever-changing healthcare market, starting a new venture can feel like a big risk. -
The best states for physicians in the last 5 years
Montana and Wisconsin consistently make WalletHub's annual list of best states for physicians.
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10 best, worst states for children's healthcare
Massachusetts is the best state for children's healthcare, while Mississippi is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
Colonoscopy costs are changing — here's how
Gastroenterologists are facing a major obstacle of increased demand for colonoscopies amid declining reimbursements. -
Dr. Eduardo Balcells joins AdventHealth as medical director of cardiology
AdventHealth Hendersonville (N.C.) added Eduardo Balcells, MD, to serve as medical director of cardiology. -
CVS Health's 5 highest-paid executives
CVS Health's highest paid executive made $21,615,034 in 2023, according to a regulatory filing published April 5.
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States ranked by number of practicing anesthesiologists
California has 5,380 anesthesiologists, the most of any state, according to May 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners open South Carolina ASC
Bon Secours Mercy Health and Compass Surgical Partners' joint venture surgery center will open April 11 in Greenville, S.C. -
Ambu earns FDA clearance for single-use gastroscope
Ambu earned FDA clearance for its aScope Gastro Large and Ambu aBox 2, the company said in an April 8 news release. -
American College of Cardiology taps new president
The American College of Cardiology has added Cathie Biga, MSN, as its new president. Ms. Biga is the organization's first ever non-physician president. -
Meet the leaders of the 9 best hospitals in Pennsylvania for cardiac surgery
Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery, including nine in Pennsylvania. -
5 updates on the trial of anesthesiologist accused of poisoning IV bags at ASC
The trial for Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, an anesthesiologist accused of injecting drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas leading to 11 patients' cardiac arrest, began April 1, NBC affiliate KXAS reported April 4. -
The physician billionaires with the largest net worth growth
August Troendle, president, CEO and founder of clinical research company Medpace, had the biggest net worth jump between 2023 and 2024 of any physician billionaire. -
10 best, worst states to work from home
New Jersey is the best state to work remotely, while Alaska is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
Bausch Health sues Amneal Pharmaceuticals over Xifaxan patent
Bausch Health filed a patent lawsuit against Amneal Pharmaceuticals over Xifaxan.
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