Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. The rise of gastroenterology supergroups

    Gastroenterology has seen massive consolidation as management service organizations and groups grow. 
  2. 10 states with the best work-life balance

    Workers in Massachusetts have the best work-life balance of any state, according to a study from AI productivity platform Plus Docs based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 
  3. 5 hospital, practice closures in 10 days: What ASCs need to know 

    Like ASCs, hospitals and practices are continuing to face financial hardships, and some are having to close their doors. 

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  1. New real estate entity to focus on Midwestern medical office building acquisition

    Illinois-based AXSYS Capital has started a fund, the AXSYS Capital Fund I, that will specialize in acquiring Midwestern medical office buildings, according to a March 11 report from the Commercial Property Executive.
  2. 10 most overweight cities in the US

    McAllen, Texas, is the most overweight and obese city in the U.S., according to personal finance site WalletHub.
  3. Where gastroenterology groups are growing

    Here are four states where gastroenterology groups are expanding their footprint in 2024 so far:
  4. Indiana nurse charged in narcotics theft at outpatient surgery center

    A nurse at Crown Point (Ind.) Surgical Suites outpatient surgery center has been charged with stealing hundreds of narcotics from the facility between June and December, according to a March 10 report from the NWI Times. 

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  1. Alabama cardiology practice abruptly closes doors

    Montgomery, Ala.-based Southeastern Cardiology abruptly closed its doors on March 8, according to a March 9 report from local news affiliate WAFF.
  2. Physician resident sues Tenet, alleges retaliation at Detroit hospital 

    A physician resident is suing the health system that owns his former employer, Detroit Medical Center, alleging he was fired in retaliation for notifying his supervisor of the mistreatment of a patient who became quadriplegic, the Detroit Metro Times reported March 8. 
  3. Walgreens' physician group: 6 things to know

    Walgreens' VillageMD, operator of 680 clinics majority-owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, including 200 clinics co-located with Walgreens and 170 third-party clinics at its stores, recently announced plans to exit the Illinois, Indiana and Florida markets by the end of the year.
  4. 1st weight loss drug approved for treatment of heart conditions

    The FDA has approved Wegovy, Novo Nordisk's version of semaglutide approved for weight loss, to be used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight. 

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  1. Anesthesiologist lifestyle, happiness in 2024: 12 things to know

    Over half (61%) of anesthesiologists would take a cut in their annual salaries to be able to maintain a better work-life balance, according to Medscape's 2024 "Anesthesiologist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published March 8. 
  2.  Drug charges against physician dismissed after he completed treatment program

    Charges against a physician in Blacksburg, Va., were dismissed after he completed a court-run drug treatment program, The Roanoke Times reported March 8.
  3. 5 highest paid cardiologists in San Antonio

    The highest paid cardiologist in San Antonio earns $807,100, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  4. 12 ASC closures in 3 years

    The last several years have been tumultuous for small businesses and independent providers struggling to stay afloat amid rising inflation costs, staffing shortages and a global pandemic. 
  5. GI lifestyles, happiness in 2024: 12 things to know

    Over half (55%) of gastroenterologists would take a cut in their annual salaries to be able to maintain a better work-life balance, according to Medscape's 2024 "Gastroenterologist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published March 8. 
  6. R1 named top EHR for ambulatory providers

    KLAS Research ranked R1 as the best ambulatory RCM service in its 2024 Best in KLAS Software and Services awards.
  7. Massachusetts medical office building sold for $2M

    A medical office building in Shrewsbury, Mass., was recently sold for $2 million, Worcester Business Journal reported March 8. 
  8. US unemployment rate hits 2-year high

    The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 7.6% in February, reaching a two-year high, according to a March 8 report from Forbes.
  9. The ASC chain dominating physician affiliation

    Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare's surgery center arm, is the ASC chain with the largest number of physicians. 

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