Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Why Surgery Partners feels insulated from Medicare cuts

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Despite concerns within the healthcare industry over proposed cuts to Medicaid, Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners executives said they do not perceive the cuts as a threat, according to a March 3 earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha. 

  2. The true cost of physician turnover 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Office-based physicians play a critical role in the U.S. economy, contributing a combined economic output of $2.3 trillion, according to a new report from AMN Healthcare.

  3. Only 1 in 5 physicians would recommend a medical career

    Patsy Newitt -
    A new report from Jackson Physician Search and LocumTenens.com reveals that only 21% of physicians would recommend a medical career to young people, and just 32% would choose the profession again.

Last Chance to Register for the 2025 Orthopedic & Spine PTC on March 13th in San Diego from 4:00-8:30 PT While at AAOS Annual Meeting

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  1. ASCs' accountability advantage over 'faceless' hospitals 

    Patsy Newitt -
    ASCs and hospitals both serve vital roles in the healthcare system, but their approaches to operations, accountability and patient experience often differ drastically. 

  2. ASCs aren't 'printing money' anymore — here's how investment strategies are adapting

    Patsy Newitt -
    Large healthcare groups are shifting their ASC strategy, favoring partnerships with surgery centers and physician practices over direct investments, Jeffrey Flynn, administrator and COO of New York City-based Gramercy Surgery Center and president of the New York State Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, told Becker's. 

  3. Colorectal cancer screening is still a 'hard sell': How 1 practice is trying to change that

    Claire Wallace -
    Colorectal cancer claims an estimated 53,000 lives per year, despite being treatable, especially in the early stages. 

  4. Lawmakers split on Oregon private equity bill: 10 things to know

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Lawmakers in Oregon are considering a bill for the second time that would impose stricter regulations on corporate ownership of physicians' offices and medical clinics, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported March 5. 

  1. Ohio business groups sound off on banning noncompetes

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Opponents of a bill circulating the Ohio Senate that would ban noncompete agreements voiced their concerns the, Ohio Capital Journal reported March 6.  

  2. Surgery Partners opened 8 de novo ASCs in 2024 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners opened eight de novo facilities in 2024, with 12 facilities in various stages,  according to a March 3 earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha. 

  3. The high cost of gastroenterologist turnover

    Patsy Newitt -
    With the U.S. facing a projected shortage of 1,630 gastroenterologists by 2025, healthcare leaders are increasingly focused on recruitment challenges and costs.

  4. Robotic surgery to boom in ASC setting

    Claire Wallace -
    Artificial intelligence and surgical robots are at the forefront of conversations surrounding the future of medicine. 

  1. RWJBarnabas outpatient center to open

    Francesca Mathewes -
    West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas' Ambulatory Medical Pavilion will open to patients April 1. 

  2. Colorado cardiologist loses medical license following 158-year prison sentence

    Claire Wallace -
    Colorado cardiologist Stephen Matthews has permanently lost his medical license after being sentenced to 158 years in prison, according to a March 4 report from CBS News.

  3. The battleground states for malpractice law

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Here are five states that are in the process of proposing or debating legislation surrounding malpractice reform in 2025:

  4. How AI is revolutionizing cardiology in underserved communities

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Rural communities are often underserved compared to their urban counterparts, but AI and new screening technologies are changing the narrative.

  5. Atlanta hospital launches new cardiac procedure

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Atlanta-based Northside Hospital Heart Institute implemented a new minimally invasive procedure.

  6. The 5 highest-paid HCA executives in 2024

    Patsy Newitt -
     Three of the five highest-paid executives of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare saw pay jumps in 2024, according to a proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

  7. 8 things to know about updated colonoscopy bowel prep guidelines

    Francesca Mathewes -
    The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer has released updated guidelines for improved bowel preparations before colonoscopies, published by the American Journal of Managed Care March 4. 

  8. The make-or-break factors in ASC, hospital deals

    Francesca Mathewes -
    As healthcare consolidation accelerates, ASCs and hospitals are increasingly looking to collaborate on partnerships and joint ventures to spark mutual growth. 

  9. The economic power of physicians: State-by-state breakdown of output

    Patsy Newitt -
    California has the highest output per physician of all 50 states, according to a new report from AMN Healthcare

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