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

Hospital facility fees are more than double those of ASCs for common outpatient procedures, according to a Nov. 5 study published by the American Journal of Managed Care.

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare's ASC arm, is emphasizing high-acuity procedures to fuel its expansion.

Concerns among physicians about the future of healthcare have intensified following CMS finalizing a 2.83% physician pay cut Nov. 1. 

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.

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