Physician shortages are increasing across the U.S., according to data published by the Association of American Medical Colleges. IHS Markit conducted the study on behalf of AAMC.
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Medscape released its 2018 Physician Compensation Report examining compensation throughout the industry.
The former business office administrator for Susquehanna Valley Surgery Center in Harrisburg, Pa., who embezzled $4.3 million, was sentenced to around six years in federal prison, according to the York Dispatch.Here are four things to know.
After making several facility improvements, Naval Hospital Pensacola (Fla.) has seen a dramatic increase in the number of outpatient surgical cases, Dvids reports.
VMG Health launched a web-based version of the Intellimarker to include data gathered from ASCs across the U.S.
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In March, 22,400 jobs were added to the healthcare segment, which was one of only three industries that experienced significant growth, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
The estate of deceased Scranton, Pa.-based pain physician Leroy Pelicci, MD, is paying the federal government $625,000 to settle False Claims Act allegations, Business Insurance reports.
Illinois ophthalmologists oppose optometrists performing 'low-risk' surgical procedures — 5 insights
The Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons opposes a proposal that would allow optometrists to perform "low-risk" advanced procedures, according to The Bellingham Herald.
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association awarded MedTrainer Affinity Partner status.
Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network has performed more than 154,000 same-day procedures since the health system introduced its 412-DOCTORS appointment service, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.