Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Virginia practice to close 1 year after physician misconduct allegations 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Lynchburg (Va.) Gynecology will close Sept. 7, one year after one of its physicians was investigated for misconduct allegations, according to a report from local ABC affiliate WSET.  

  2. Bill amending ban on new physician-owned hospitals gains traction

    Patsy Newitt -
    A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives would amend aspects of the Affordable Care Act passed to ease the ban on physician-owned hospitals.

  3. Massachusetts hospital taps new anesthesia head

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Attleboro, Mass.-based Sturdy Memorial Hospital has named Amer Tabba, MD, as their new chief of anesthesia.

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  1. Gastroenterologist named to ACG Board

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Raymond Cross, MD, of Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, was elected to the Board of Governors representing Maryland at the American College of Gastroenterology on July 18, according to a news release.

  2. Renovo Health opens endoscopy center

    Claire Wallace -
    Manitowoc, Wis.-based Renovo Health has opened a new endoscopy and surgery center, according to a July 16 report from CBS affiliate WFRV.

  3. Why physicians have lost power — and how they can get it back

    Patsy Newitt -
    Physician autonomy is top of mind for Vladimir Sinkov, MD, founder and CEO of Las Vegas-based Sinkov Spine Center. 

  4. Why this physician stopped accepting Medicare patients

    Patsy Newitt -
    Even before inflation and the finalized pay cut for 2024 are factored in, Medicare physician payment has effectively declined 26% since 2001, according to the American Medical Association.

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  1. Florida health systems planning JV ASC

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Real estate company  St. Joe Company, Tallahassee (Fla.) Memorial Healthcare and Tallahassee-based Florida State University announced their plans for a joint venture project featuring an ASC, according to a news release on July 17.

  2. University of North Carolina selects founding eye care dean

    Claire Wallace -
    The board of trustees at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke has tapped  Rich Castillo, MD, as the founding dean of its School of Optometry. 

  3. 'We're already seeing the effects': What happens when physicians lose power

    Patsy Newitt -
    Physicians are losing autonomy as the workforce flocks to employed models. 

  4. Bon Secours plans cardiac surgery center in Virginia

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Bon Secours filed a development plan for a new cardiology ASC in Henrico, Va., according to a July 18 report by Richmond BizSense.

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  1. The best hospitals for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery in 2024: US News

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Cleveland Clinic was ranked as the best hospital in the country for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery by U.S. News & World Report.

  2. Indiana medical office building sells for $2.6M

    Claire Wallace -
    A 12,750-square-foot medical office building in Lafayette, Ind., has sold for $2.6 million, according to a July 17 report from ConnectCRE. 

  3. Akrinos, CARR launch healthcare real estate venture

    Claire Wallace -
    Eyecare management organization Akrinos has entered into a strategic partnership with healthcare commercial real estate investment company CARR, according to a July 18 report from Vision Monday. 

  4. A flurry of HCA moves in 2024

    Patsy Newitt -
    Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has inked three major hospital deals and opened two ASCs so far this year. 

  5. GI group suffers data breach

    Francesca Mathewes -
    The Gastroenterology Associates of Central Florida ––also known as the Center for Digestive Health –– has notified the Attorney General of Massachusetts of a data breach in its system on May 29.

  6. Compass Surgical Partners appoints first chief people officer

    Carly Behm -
    Compass Surgical Partners named Darcy Smith as its first chief people officer, the ASC company said July 18.

  7. 10 highest-paying states for CRNAs

    Patsy Newitt -
    For the second year in a row, Illinois is the highest-paying state for certified registered nurse anesthetists when adjusted for cost of living. 

  8. Optum's Steward physician group deal sours & 2 more called-off deals

    Patsy Newitt -
    Amid scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission and other factors, at least three major healthcare deals have been scrapped since December

  9. A new direction for physician ownership

    Francesca Mathewes -
    Consolidation is on the rise in healthcare, leading to questions about what the future of physician-owned practices might look like. 

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