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Electrophysiologists command the highest base salaries among cardiology subspecialties, earning an average of $645,112 annually, while pediatric cardiologists report base pay closer to $321,850, a gap of more than $320,000, according to data from salary transparency website Marit Health.  Here’s…

The gastroenterology workforce is entering a pivotal stretch as an aging physician base collides with rising patient demand, all the while access gaps widen and compensation pressures mount in the background. Here are five trends to keep an eye on:…

Mass General Brigham has received approval for an endoscopy-focused ASC in Cambridge, Mass., according to a Feb. 11 report from Hoodline.  The state’s Public Health Council green lit a 6,095-square-foot facility which will include three procedure rooms and 10 pre-…

Optum, UnitedHealth Group’s healthcare services arm, is closing Family Medical Group Northeast, a clinic in Portland, Ore., according to a Feb. 11 report from Willamette Week.  The clinic, which has provided care for more than 30 years, was acquired by…

A bill in the Kansas legislature would create a licensing and regulation system for anesthesiologist assistants, according to a Feb. 11 report from KOAM.  Anesthesiologist assistants differ from certified registered nurse anesthetists. Assistants require direct supervision from an anesthesiologist, while…

From ophthalmology and gastroenterology to orthopedic and multispecialty surgery centers, ASCs nationwide are actively recruiting administrators to lead clinical and operational growth. Here are 10 ASCs hiring administrators:  Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Job listings were compiled from…

Bettendorf, Iowa-based ORA Orthopedic cut the ribbon on a 113,000-square-foot medical facility and administrative headquarters, according to a Feb. 11 report from Quad Cities Regional Business Journal.  The $50 million project in Bettendorf replaces the organization’s previous clinic and surgery…

CMS’ addition of more than 560 codes to the ASC covered procedure list for 2026 is a milestone for the industry, but SCA Health executives say the real impact, particularly for cardiovascular services, will take time to materialize. The additions…

Tenet Healthcare’s United Surgical Partners International had an “active year” in 2025, investing nearly $350 million and adding 35 facilities to its ambulatory portfolio, CEO Saum Sutaria, MD, said during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings call Feb. 11. “The pipeline for…

A class-action lawsuit against U.S. Anesthesia Partners’ that alleges the organization monopolized anesthesia services in Texas has expanded to include patients who received care in ASC settings.  Up to this point, the case has focused on alleged antitrust violations in…