Today's Top 20 Stories
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The rise of orthopedist pay: A 10-year timeline
Orthopedic surgeons have been among the two highest-paid specialties for the past 10 years. -
ASC leaders remain wary of reimbursement trends
Reimbursement challenges are among the biggest trends ASC leaders are watching. -
11 new ASCs in February
Here are 11 ASCs opened or announced in February:
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Alabama medical office building reaches construction milestone
A 20,500-square-foot medical office building in Huntsville, Ala., has been topped off, according to a March 1 report from the Huntsville Business Journal. -
The highest paid med school president of 2024
A new report has revealed the 10 highest paid private college presidents, with one medical school leader topping the list, according to a Feb. 15 report from The Chronicle of Higher Education. -
Indiana medical office building sells for $39M
A Florida-based real estate company has purchased a Brownsburg, Ind.-based medical office building for $39 million, according to a Feb. 29 report from the Business Observer. -
Physician indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances
A physician from Celina, Texas, and eight others have been indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances.
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Hospitals target ASCs with new proposals
Outpatient revenue for hospitals and health systems jumped 10.6% year over year in January, as hospitals continue to see more complex procedures become safe in the outpatient setting, according to Syntellis. -
Anesthesia provider sued over noncompete clauses
Two hospitals are alleging North American Partners in Anesthesia's noncompete clauses violate antitrust laws, according to lawsuits filed Feb. 26. -
Louisiana physician gets prison for tax evasion
A Baton Rouge, La., physician was sentenced to 52 months in prison and fined $200,000 for tax evasion. -
Tenet's sell-off spree continues
Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, has inked another deal to sell two hospitals to Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health for $550 million.
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Washington hospitals grapple with anesthesia provider shortage
The shortage of anesthesia providers has put pressure on Wshington's hospitals, the Journal of Business reported Feb. 29. -
Why GIs are leaving the field
Administrative burdens and payer challenges are two key factors that could lead gastroenterologists to leave the field. -
10 cities with the best mental, physical health
Residents of Fremont, Calif., have the best physical and mental well-being of any city in the U.S., according to a Feb. 27 report by personal finance website WalletHub. -
5 new cardiology ASCs in February | 2024
Here are five cardiology ASCs that have recently opened or are in the process of opening, as reported by Becker's in the last month: -
Granville Health System pays $2.5M for GI site
Oxford, N.C.-based Granville Health System has purchased a former medical center in Oxford for $2.5 million with plans to open a new gastroenterology facility, according to a Feb. 29 report from the Triangle Business Journal. -
Outpatient surgery heads to the mall
Approximately 87% of large shopping malls are expected to close over the next 10 years, according to a 2024 report from Capital One bank. -
CVS Health: Where it's been and where it's going
CVS is best known as a retail pharmacy, however, the company has expanded its scope in healthcare in recent years. -
3 physicians suing their former employers in 2024
Here are three lawsuits involving physicians taking action against their former employers that Becker's has reported on in 2024: -
Colorectal surgeon arrested, charged with making threats at hospital
A colorectal surgeon was arrested and is facing felony charges after authorities said he threatened to detonate a bomb at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Mich., MLive reported Feb. 29.
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