A severe thunderstorm passed through Houston on May 16, bringing torrential rain and high-speed winds that resulted in at least five deaths, according to a May 17 report from the Houston Chronicle.
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The average annual compensation for gastroenterologists has increased by about 20% since 2019, according to data from Medscape.
While physicians and nurses have been afforded the opportunity to practice across state lines, particularly in temporary roles, physician assistants have yet to enjoy the same benefits, according to a May 17 report from Medscape.
The highest-paid ophthalmologist in New Orleans earns $722,900 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $312,120 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ten physician billionaires' net worth has grown in the last three years to reach a combined worth of $49.7 billion.
The Chattanooga (Tenn.) Heart Institute expanded its staff by adding Neal Miller, MD, and Vanessa Miller, MD, according to chattanoogan.com.
Medtronic's single-use capsule endoscopy system has been approved by the FDA.
A physician in East Norwich, N.Y., has been ordered to close his practice and surrender his license for illegal opioid prescription, News 12 Long Island reported May 16.
Victoria (Texas) Eye Center, Victoria Surgery Center and Victoria Vision Center alerted patients of a data breach, according to a May 17 news release.
Optum's ASC arm, Deerfiled, Ill.-based SCA Health, quietly purchased at least two cardiovascular providers in 2023, National Cardiovascular Partners and Pivotal Healthcare.