Author: Claire Wallace

The 25 best places for physicians to retire in 2024 span 19 states nationwide, according to an annual ranking from Forbes published May 10. 

Gastroenterology groups continue to argue over what age patients should begin screening colonoscopies, with some groups recommending 45, while others recommend 50. 

As anesthesiologist shortages continue nationwide, new residents may be the key to solving ongoing staffing struggles. 

Panoramic Health has opened a Brandon, Fla.-based ASC in partnership with Tampa, Fla.-based Florida Kidney Physicians, the state's largest nephrology group. 

Anchor Health Properties has acquired a 70,418-square-foot medical office building in Sarasota, Fla., for $31.8 million, according to a May 9 report from Commercial Property Executive.

Windom (Minn.) Area Health has started construction on a $32 million medical office building that was approved by the City Council a little over a year ago, according to a May 9 report from WindomNews.com. 

Physicians and physician groups have expressed concern surrounding procedures, especially those involving anesthesia, in patients taking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist weight loss medications, including Ozempic. 

Pre- and postoperative colonoscopy care does not increase the risk of periprosthetic joint infection in total joint arthroplasty patients, according to a May 7 study published in JAMA Network. 

Phoenix-based Arizona Digestive Health, an affiliate of GI Alliance, has expanded its presence in Scottsdale, Ariz., through the addition of two new specialists. 

Former GE HealthCare executive Jeff Terry has joined U.S. Anesthesia Partners as its executive vice president of health system strategy and innovation.