Author: Patsy Newitt

Three gastroenterology leaders joined Becker's to discuss the major trends they are keeping a close eye on. 

Here are five of the largest orthopedic practices in the U.S., listed by the number of physicians on the staff. 

Physicians make $241,000 on average in Iowa, which is the best state to retire in, according to financial website Bankrate.

Declining patient volumes and financial challenges are two major factors driving hospital closures this year. 

Legislation pending in the New Jersey legislature could significantly limit noncompetes, according to a Sept. 5 article from law firm Saiber. 

Bridgeport, W.Va.-based physician Tracey Reilly, MD, has been charged with abusive sexual contact and simple assault, according to a Sept. 6 news release from the Justice Department. 

As COVID-19 cases rise, some hospitals and health systems are bringing back their mask mandates. 

Chicago-based physician Benjamin Toh, MD, has been convicted for his role in a more than $9.5 million healthcare fraud scheme. 

Healthgrades has named the top 100 hospitals for orthopedic surgery in 2023, including 25 hospitals in Florida. 

Vermont has the fewest ASCs of any state, according to the most recent data from CMS.