Ophthalmology, cardiology and orthopedics were at the center of physician practice merger and acquisition activity in Q1, according to an April 16 blog post by Nashville, Tenn.-based law firm Bass, Berry & Sims. Ophthalmology Cardiology Orthopedics
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The former owner and operator of Pain Medicine of York (Pa.) was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison and ordered to pay nearly $3 million in restitution for his role in a scheme involving medically unnecessary urine drug tests…
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Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., plans to launch the state’s first certified anesthesiologist assistant master’s program. According to an April 23 news release, students may complete their degree in 24 months. The program includes coursework in pharmacology, airway management, perioperative…
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Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners named Mark Langston as its new chief development officer. Mr. Langston has more than 30 years of experience in the health system and ASC industries, leading mergers and acquisitions from end to end, according to…
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