Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. New York ophthalmologist Dr. Francis Gilroy dies at 93

    New York-based ophthalmologist Francis Gilroy, MD, has died at 93 after practicing in Binghamton for 43 years, according to his April 29 obituary. 
  2. Oshi Health taps two new leaders

    Virtual digestive health platform Oshi Health has added Martin Anderson as its chief technology officer and Nathan Paulsen as its vice president of health plan partnerships. 
  3. Walmart shutters all 51 clinics: What ASCs need to know 

    Walmart Health is closing all 51 of its clinics and shutting down its virtual care options.

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  1. Mississippi system opposes tax break for cardiac surgery center

    Jackson County (Miss.) and Ocean Springs, Miss.-based Singing River Health are pushing back on a potential tax break for a new cardiac surgery center in Gautier, Miss., according to an April 29 report from ABC and CBS affiliate WLOX.
  2. Florida physician sentenced to 10 years for running pill mill

    A Weston, Fla.-based physician was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for running a pill mill. 
  3. UCHealth breaks ground on ASC, medical office building

    Aurora, Colo.-based UCHealth broke ground on two medical facilities in Highlands Ranch and Green Valley Ranch, two Denver-area communities.
  4. Capitol Pain Institute acquires Kentucky ASC

    Capitol Pain Institute acquired Pain Care Surgery of Louisville in Kentucky.

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  1. 10 best, worst states for nurses

    Washington is the best state for nurses, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
  2. USPI adds 45 ASCs in Q1, revenue nearly hits $1B

    Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare's ASC business, reported first quarter revenue increased 9.9% to $995 million, driven by strong revenue per case, acquisitions and opening new de novo facilities.
  3. 5 cardiologists in the headlines

    Here are five cardiologists Becker's has reported on since March 20:
  4. Colorectal cancer in 2024: 9 key statistics

    The American Cancer Society has released estimates for colorectal cancer cases in the U.S. for 2024. 

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  1. The ASC lawsuits to keep an eye on

    Here are three lawsuits involving ASCs that Becker's has reported on since April 4: 
  2. Dartmouth Health expands cardiology department

    Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Nashua's cardiovascular medicine department added Zhihang Zhang, MD, to its cardiology team.
  3. Anesthesiologist workforce by the numbers

    Here are five numbers to know regarding anesthesiologists in the U.S., using data from Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2024, its "Anesthesiologist Compensation Report" for 2023 and the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey:
  4. SightMD acquires Pennsylvania ophthalmology practice

    SightMD Pennsylvania acquired an ophthalmology practice in Elkins Park, Pa.
  5. Cost of cardiovascular procedures in ASCs vs. HOPDs

    Most cardiovascular procedures are more cost effective at ASCs than hospital outpatient departments for Medicare patients, according to the Medicare.gov procedure price lookup tool. 
  6. 4 gastroenterology partnerships to know

    Here are four gastroenterology partnerships Becker's has reported on since April 10:
  7. 5 predictions on how to keep up with a changing market

    The ASC industry is dynamic and constantly changing. These 5 industry leaders explain what's becoming easier and more difficult about their business.
  8. Intermountain's ASC strategy: 4 moves to know

    Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has its sights set on the ASC market.
  9. $600M medical office breaks ground in Texas

    Physician investor group North Cypress Land Ventures has broken ground on the first phase of a medical office building in Cypress, Texas, according to an April 29 report from the Commercial Property Executive. 

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