More than half of physicians (54.4 percent) report at least one burnout symptom, based on "Medscape Lifestyle Report 2016." Burnout takes a physical and an emotional toll on physicians, and could negatively impact patient care, according to Physicians Practice.
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The demand for superior outcomes at reduced cost is fueling the ASC market, a market in which AmSurg is thriving.
Geneva, N.Y.-based Finger Lakes Surgery Center is offering a facility tour for children having surgery and their families, according to Daily Messenger.
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Medscape released a report detailing physician debt and net worth.
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The Association of American Medical Colleges recently found the United States will face a shortage of between 61,700 physicians and 94,700 physicians by 2025, according to Fox Business.
Charlotte, N.C.-based HIFU Prostate Services partnered with Columbus, Ohio-based Riverside Urology as well as Louisville, Ky.-based First Urology.
Greenville, S.C.-based Clemson Eye is the first Upstate eye surgery center to offer patients a surgical implant to correct farsightedness, according to Update Business Journal.
New York City-based Gramercy Surgery Center's Jeffrey Flynn has been through the trenches with the state's certificate-of-need process, and has come out equipped with the knowledge and skill-set to develop successful centers.
New Jersey is increasing the budget for future physician training in hopes of curbing the physician shortage, according to New Jersey 101.5.