There were 12 merger and acquisition deals for physician medical groups in the first quarter of 2013, which was down 37 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2012, according to a report from Irving Levin Associates.
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The American Association of Neurological Surgeons has announced its new officer appointments. William Couldwell, MD, PhD, FAANS, has been named the AANS president. Robert Harbaugh, MD, FAANS, FACS, is president-elect, Gary Bloomgarden, MD, FAANS, FACS, is vice-president, Alex Valadka, MD,…
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MidMichigan Medical Center-Midland announced that it has been designated an Aetna Institute of Quality Orthopedic Care Facility for total joint replacement and spine surgery.