Author: Francesca Mathewes

A 2024 Medicus white paper forecasts a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036, and anesthesia provider organizations are speaking out on the impact on the physicians and practitioners they represent. 

There were 28 states that reported healthcare data breaches by HIPAA-regulated entities in August 2024, according to a recent report published Sept. 24 by The HIPAA Journal. 

There are 1,541 gastroenterology physician group practices in the U.S., according to a recent report by Definitive Healthcare. 

Physicians are spending more time than ever on prior authorizations for treatments and procedures, which many say has a negative impact on patient care. 

The Health Care Authority of the City of Hoover (Ala.) was issued its certificate of need for the Riverwalk Health and Wellness Center after being given initial approval in August, ABC News 3340 reported Nov. 5. 

Martin Maassen, MD, a physician in Lafayette, Ind., and 12 individuals in western Pennsylvania have been charged with conspiring to distribute and possess oxycodone and other drugs in two separate but related indictments.

James Eddy, MD, an interventional pain management physician and anesthesiologist in Lake Charles, La., has passed away at 81, according to a Nov. 6 obituary published by American Press.

Here are five notes on the ASC administrator workforce and compensation in 2024: 

Here are five cardiologist making headlines in the last month, as reported by Becker's:

An ophthalmologist's lawsuit against North Carolina's Health Department could spur market competition between Winston-Salem-based Novant Health and Charlotte-based Atrium Health, The Herald reported Nov. 4.