Today's Top 20 Stories
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ASC activity in the Midwest: 4 notes
Here are four ASC moves throughout the Midwest that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 20: -
Texas physician suspended following alleged patient assault
The license of a physician who practices in San Antonio has been temporarily suspended by the Texas Medical Board after he allegedly groped a patient, ValleyCentral reported Feb. 28. -
Cardiology org aims to improve AI detection of early coronary disease
The American College of Cardiology is collaborating with artificial intelligence pioneer Aidoc to enhance outcomes for patients with incidentally identified coronary artery calcification.
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The biggest issues gastroenterology leaders are following
Here are the biggest issues two GI leaders are following: -
Motus GI executive joins EndoSound as CEO
Scott Aldrich, former vice president at Motus GI, has joined EndoSound as its new CEO, effective Feb. 1. -
15 most expensive neighborhoods for physicians to live in
The majority of the most expensive neighborhoods in the U.S. for physicians to live in are located in California and Florida, according to a Jan. 29 report from CNBC. -
The most dangerous orthopedic ASC trends
From rising costs to payer delays, three physicians told Becker's what they view as the most dangerous trends for orthopedic and spine ASCs in 2024.
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South Carolina medical clinic to close indefinitely
Wagener (S.C.) Medical Center will close indefinitely beginning March 14, ABC affiliate WJBF reported Feb. 28. -
Tenet to sell 2 hospitals in $550M agreement with Adventist Health
Tenet Healthcare entered a definitive agreement with Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health for the sale of two Tenet hospitals and related operations in California's San Luis Obispo County. -
How artificial intelligence is changing gastroenterology
Artificial intelligence is showing promise in gastroenterology, and physicians are taking notice. -
Meet the C-suite at the biggest ASC chain
Here are the C-suite leaders of Tenet Healthcare's ASC business, United Surgical Partners International:
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Tennessee legislators weigh authorization of anesthesiologist assistants
Tennessee Sen. Richard Briggs recently introduced a bill that would establish a scope of practice for anesthesiologist assistants in the state, NBC affiliate WBIR reported Feb. 27. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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: -
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. -
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. -
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." -
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.
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