Today's Top 20 Stories
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The industry trends ASC leaders should watch
Here are three major trends ASC leaders should keep an eye on, according to VMG Health's "2024 Healthcare M&A Report." -
8 updates on the ophthalmology industry in 30 days
Here are eight headlines and updates to know on the ophthalmology industry that Becker's has reported on since April 12: -
Surgery Partners sees big financial wins in Q1: 5 notes
Surgery Partners has started off the year strong, seeing big financial gains.
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UVM Medical Center pushes for $130M ASC amid opposition
Burlington-based University of Vermont Medical Center's president and COO, Stephen Leffler, MD, posted a letter to the community encouraging support for a new $130 million ASC, according to a May 8 report from the Burlington Free Press. -
Where America's 34 healthcare billionaires went to college
There are 34 billionaires in the U.S. who made their wealth in healthcare ventures, according to Forbes' annual list of the richest people in the world. -
Why 3 ASCs closed in the last year
ASCs and other small businesses have struggled to stay afloat amid rising practice costs, staffing shortages and reimbursement declines. -
States ranked by CRNAs per capita
Texas and Florida have the most certified registered nurse anesthetists of any state, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Physicians should 'choose a different profession' if they're in it for the money: Viewpoint
More physicians are regretting choosing to pursue medicine, according to a 2023 survey from the Physicians Foundation. -
How much ophthalmologists earn in the 10 best states for healthcare
Ophthalmologists have an average annual salary of $343,320 in Hawaii, the best state for healthcare according to U.S. News & World Report. -
3 cardiologist lawsuits in 1 month
Here are three lawsuits or court cases involving cardiologist that Becker's has reported on in the last month: -
Florida man sentenced, to pay $97M healthcare fraud scheme
A man in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was sentenced to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release and must pay $97 million for his role in a healthcare fraud and kickback scheme.
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3 new gastroenterology center openings
Here are three gastroenterology centers that have opened that Becker's has reported on since April 10: -
How hospitals can manage anesthesia staffing, scheduling
As hospitals have been in dire need of anesthesia staff over the last few years, the need for locum labor has continued to rise. -
United Health Services ophthalmologist Dr. Frank Gilroy dies at 93
Frank Gilroy, MD, an ophthalmologist and founding leader of New York-based United Health Services healthcare system, has died at age 93. -
South Shore Health plans ASC expansion
Weymouth, Mass.-based South Shore Health plans to add operating rooms to its Hingham, Mass.-based ASC, the health system said in an April 29 news release. -
10 medical office buildings sold in the South
Here are 10 medical office buildings that changed hands occurred in the Southern U.S., as reported by Becker's since March 11: -
9 cities where cardiologists earn more than $450K
Cardiologists have the opportunity to earn more than $450,000 in nine metropolitan areas of the U.S. -
Noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test gains FDA approval
Life sciences company Geneoscopy received FDA approval for its noninvasive colorectal cancer screening test, ColoSense. -
What the ASC market looks like today
Though the ASC market is increasingly consolidating, the majority of surgery centers are independent. -
How the cost of 4 ASC procedures has changed
Here is how the cost of four common ASC procedures has changed from 2019 to 2024, using data from Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate Blue Health Intelligence's "Rising Prices for Hospital Outpatient Care" brief, published last year and Sidecar Health's care calculator:
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