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  1. ASCs offer anesthesiologists stipends as competition heats up

    Some ASCs have had their patient volumes and bottom lines affected by the inability to access anesthesia providers.
  2. Innovation ahead: How a physician-focused partnership is advancing patient access & value-based care

    Healthcare is rapidly consolidating. In 2022, just 44% of physicians owned their practice — likely due to rising operational costs and other financial barriers — and the loss of physician autonomy has been felt across the industry.
  3. Florida physician to pay $60K to settle controlled substance violation allegations

    Mary Watson, MD, a physician in Tallahassee, Fla., agreed to pay $60,000 in order to resolve allegations that she violated the Controlled Substances Act.

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  1. 10 updates to know on the ophthalmology industry

    Here are 10 updates that ASC leaders need to know about the ophthalmology space that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 22:
  2. Top issues for 25 ASC, physician practice executives

    These 25 industry leaders explain the top trends they're currently following. The executives featured in this article are all speaking at Becker's 2024 ASC conferences. This includes our 21st Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference which is set for June 19-22 at the Swissotel in Chicago. This also includes our 30th Annual The Business and Operations of ASCs which is set for Oct. 30-Nov. 2 at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago.
  3. Apple's dive into healthcare

    Several major nontraditional entities, including Amazon and Walmart, are now trying their hand at healthcare, and technology giant Apple is following in their footsteps. 
  4. The 3 ways physicians work toward a healthy lifestyle

    While physicians have busy work schedules, there are still core ways in which the majority of physicians prioritize their well-being, according to Medscape's 2024 "Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report." 

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  1. The 9 highest paying US counties

    The highest paying county in the U.S. is located in Wyoming, according to a February report from job search engine Adzuna. 
  2. Chicago building with medical office bought for $20M

    A building with 104,000 square feet of medical office space in Chicago has sold at auction for a little over $20 million, according to a Feb. 27 report from the Real Deal. 
  3. Medicaid expansion benefits some, but not all, healthcare workers: Study

    State-level Medicaid expansion could be beneficial financially for physicians, registered nurses and managers, but not for lower-earning healthcare workers, according to a Feb. 27 study published in the JAMA Network. 
  4. 3 joint ventures, partnerships shaking up the ASC industry

    Here are three joint ventures and partnerships Becker's has reported on since Jan. 4:

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  1. The most 'influential' healthcare CEOs

    CEOWorld Magazine has released its latest "World's Most Influential CEOs and Business Executives" list, which includes several healthcare CEOs. 
  2. Cardiologist Dr. Nate Lebowitz joins AI board

    Nate Lebowitz, MD, a cardiologist who specializes in lipids and preventive cardiology, has been appointed to the Gaxos.AI advisory board, according to a Feb. 28 report from BNN Breaking.
  3. Bellin Health opens ASC on site of vacant Menards

    Green Bay, Wis.-based Bellin Health has unveiled a new specialty ASC in Ashwaubenon, Wis., on the property of a vacant Menards store, according to a Feb. 27 report from ABC affiliate WBAY.
  4. UnitedHealth's physician group ownership targeted in antitrust investigation

    UnitedHealth Group is the target of a Justice Department antitrust investigation, according to The Wall Street Journal. Investigators are zeroing in on the company's ownership across sectors, including physician groups, pharmacy drug benefits and a major health plan.
  5. HCA's ASC arm has a busy start to 2024

    HCA Healthcare's ASC business Surgery Ventures has made major moves in the first two months of 2024.
  6. US Anesthesia Partners to end contracts with 5 Colorado hospitals

    In a voluntary agreement with Colorado's attorney general, U.S. Anesthesia Partners will end its contracts with five Colorado hospitals due to its alleged monopoly in the state's Denver and Durango markets.
  7. 5 fast facts on physician employment

    Here are five statistics offering insight into the state of physician employment in 2024:
  8. UChicago Medicine to open 130K-square-foot multispecialty center

    The University of Chicago Medicine is planning to open a 130,000-square-foot multispecialty care center in Indiana.
  9. HCA's Surgery Ventures opens California ASC

    Surgery Ventures, through a joint venture with more than 50 physicians, opened Silicon Valley Surgery Center.

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