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Over half of physicians have reported feeling burned out in the last 13 months, with some specialities facing higher rates of burnout than others. 

Here are 50 key stats on ASC labor costs from VMG Health's 2022 "Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study":

The Joint Commission, which accredits health organizations that meet criteria for patient quality and safety nationwide, has added new national patient safety goals, effective Jan. 1, for ASCs looking to maintain compliance and experience standards. 

It is estimated that more than 40 percent of practicing physicians in the U.S. will be over age 65 in the next 10 years, according to a Jan. 30 report from Medscape. 

 Sixty-one percent of physicians said too many bureaucratic tasks contribute to burnout, according to a survey published Jan. 27 by Medscape.

Vivo Infusion has acquired Civic Infusion, a company founded in 2018 to provide solutions for infusion patients in Connecticut and New York.

Raleigh, N.C.-based First Citizens Bank has provided $52.4 million in financing to affiliates of Kayne Anderson Real Estate and Remedy Medical Properties for a portfolio of medical office buildings across seven states.

There's no question that the past few years have been challenging for the healthcare sector. Now is the time, however, for organizations to look forward and proactively develop plans to support staff, patients, and providers, while also drive for better…

About 30 percent of Americans, or 23 million people, develop long COVID-19 following COVID-19 infection, according to a Jan. 30 report from CNBC based on data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 

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.