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5 things to know now about the ASC industry
Here are five key things to know about the current state of the ASC industry: -
5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in San Antonio
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in San Antonio earns $718,300 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
How to do more with fewer anesthesiologists, per 1 physician
Tariq Naseem, MD, an anesthesiologist and interventionist at Los Angeles-based Smidt Heart Institute, joined Becker's to discuss how the anesthesia provider shortage is affecting care delivery.
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How has the Change Healthcare cyberattack affected physicians?
UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare reported a cybersecurity issue on Feb. 21 that has disrupted operations for healthcare organizations nationwide. -
What to consider when collecting anesthesia payments
Wrangling payments for anesthesia services from commercial insurers can be difficult, but what about patients who self pay? -
The biggest ASC hotspots
Becker's has reported on lots of ASC activity in California and Texas. -
Big wins and losses for noncompetes in 1 week
Washington and Florida made big moves for and against noncompetes this week.
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Central Carolina Cardiology adds Dr. Scott Denardo
Sanford, N.C.-based Central Carolina Cardiology added Scott Denardo, MD, to its team of cardiologists. -
US News' inaugural ASC rankings coming soon: What to know
In November, U.S. News & World Report announced plans to debut an annual "Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers" ranking. -
How the payer tug of war is changing the GI workforce
Gastroenterologists continue to play tug of war with payers over reimbursement rates. -
AGA warns that blood tests should not replace colonoscopies
A new colorectal cancer blood test shows promise, but the American Gastroenterological Association says it's not a substitute for colonoscopy.
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Novant expanding GI services in rural North Carolina
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health surgeons will begin offering care at Novant Health's Pender Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C., according to a March 14 report from local news affiliate WECT. -
Washington strengthens noncompete restrictions
A bill amending Washington's noncompete policy was signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee on March 13, according to a news release from the Washington Senate Democrats. -
Ohio physician sentenced to prison for illegal opioid distribution
A physician who practiced in Sandusky, Ohio, was sentenced to three and a half years of prison and one year of house arrest for illegally dispensing narcotics to patients. -
5 female gastroenterologists to know
Here are five women in gastroenterology to know: -
USPI acquired 31 ASCs for $149M in 2023
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, the largest ASC chain in the country and Tenet Healthcare's ambulatory arm, acquired 20 ASCs in 2023, the health system said in its annual report filed with the SEC Feb. 16. -
Atlantic Health, NYU expand partnership for heart care
Atlantic Health System’s Morristown (N.J.) Medical Center and New York City-based NYU Langone Health are expanding their partnership to care for patients with adult congenital heart diseases. -
UT Health opens new ASC
Tyler, Texas-based UT Health is opening a new outpatient and surgery center at Kyle Seale Parkway in San Antonio. -
5 most, least stressed out states
Tennessee is the most stressed out state in the country, according to a March 14 report from Newsweek. -
Delaware physician prison sentence dropped from 20 to 13 years
A former physician was resentenced for opioid prescription charges tied to his Milford, Del.-based pain clinic, Delaware Online reported March 13.
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