Today's Top 20 Stories
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Eli Lilly strengthens GI focus through $3.2B acquisition
Pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly plans to acquire Morphic, a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in treating gastroenterology patients, for $3.2 billion. -
How ophthalmologist salaries have kept up with inflation
Ophthalmologists earned a mean annual wage of $312,120 in 2023, an increase of more than $46,000 from the average annual wage the profession earned in 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Federal government challenges part-time physician noncompetes : 5 things to know
The federal government is targeting New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System's inclusion of noncompete clauses in contracts for part-time physicians in a June 18 complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board.
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Meet the leaders of the 8 best hospitals in Florida for cardiac care
Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac care, including eight in Florida. -
Michigan physician, staffers accused of illegal prescription, healthcare fraud
A physician with a St. Louis office and two employees have been accused of illegally prescribing controlled substances and healthcare fraud. -
2 medtech companies partner on AI-assisted colonoscopy platform
Medtech company Insign Medical Technology and artificial intelligence company AAEON have partnered to develop an AI-assisted endoscopy system. -
Patients see increased safety with female anesthesia providers: Study
Patients who receive treatment from female anesthesia providers face fewer complications during surgical procedures, according to a study published June 25 in the British Journal of Anaesthesia.
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FTCs' noncompete ban stalled
The Federal Trade Commission's ban on noncompete clauses is facing a preliminary injunction from a federal court in Texas. -
Family physician-performed colonoscopies on the decline
The rate of colonoscopies performed by family physicians decreased between 2016 and 2021, according to a 2024 study published in the Journal of Rural Health. -
Idaho State University's School of Nursing launches 1st CRNA program in the state
Meridian-based Idaho State University School of Nursing will begin offering the first nurse anesthesia degree program in Idaho, according to a July 5 report from NBC affiliate KTVB. -
10 most, least stressed out cities in the US
Cleveland, Ohio, is the most stressed out city in the U.S., according to WalletHub's 2024's Most & Least Stressed Cities in America, published July 8.
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What this CEO did to save an ASC slated for closure
Hilo Community Surgery Center in Hawaii was slated for closure — until Frederick Nitta, MD, took over as CEO. -
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants expands GI program
Sunnyvale-based Texas Digestive Disease Consultants has added gastrointestinal disease specialist Charles McDaniel, MD. -
Marshall Health expands eye care
Huntington, W.V.-based Marshall Health has added two specialists, ophthalmologist Raymond Mecca, MD, and optometrist Scott Henry, OD, to its eye care team, according to a July 8 report from The Real WV. -
Anesthesiologists' biggest threats
From provider shortages to declining reimbursements, two anesthesiologists joined Becker's to discuss the threats facing anesthesiologists currently. -
What happened to Walmart Health?
On June 1, Walmart Health officially shuttered all of its clinic and virtual care options, after a tumultuous two years. -
Cosmetic ASC fined $5M for falsifying reviews, intimidating patients
A Seattle-based plastic surgery center was fined $5 million for threatening patients with illegal nondisclosure agreements and falsifying online reviews to inflate their surgeon owners' reputation, according to a July 2 news release from Washington's Office of the Attorney General. -
'Horrific stories' of claims delays & more challenges with anesthesia
The anesthesia industry is facing a mounting provider shortage, with demand for anesthesiologists far outstripping supply. -
Ozempic's impact on vision
Patients taking semaglutide may be at an increased risk for an eye condition that can cause vision loss, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. -
North Carolina medical buildings sell for $73M
A Florida-based real estate investment firm has purchased six medical office buildings in Greensboro, N.C., for $73 million, according to a July 2 report from the Triad Business Journal.
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