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  1. How much do physicians earn in Pennsylvania?

    Medscape dove into how much physicians earn in Pennsylvania, comparing primary care and specialist salaries, net worth and other factors to physicians nationwide.  By Rachel Popa - 7/29/19

  2. Physician compensation, net worth in New York — 3 notes

    Medscape dove into how much physicians earn in New York, comparing primary care and specialist salaries, net worth and other factors to physicians nationwide.  By Rachel Popa - 7/29/19

  3. ASC supply chain tip of the day: Use data to cut waste

    ASCs can use technology to improve supply chain operations, according to Garry Cooper, PhD, CEO and co-founder of asset management company Rheaply.  By Rachel Popa - 7/29/19

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  1. Vistar Eye Center selects new CEO

    Herbert Pierce has been selected as the new CEO of Vistar Eye Center in Roanoke, Va., according to the Roanoke Star.  By Rachel Popa - 7/29/19

  2. Why ASCs fail + 3 ways to ensure financial success

    To avoid failure, ASCs need to examine their financial policies and employ strong leadership, according to ASC software developer Surgical Information Systems.  By Rachel Popa - 7/29/19

  3. A timeline of PE investment in GI 

    Private equity investors are turning their attention to the gastroenterology space. What follows is a timeline of PE investment that will be updated as more deals close.   By Eric Oliver - 7/29/19

  4. Exact Sciences acquiring genomic-based diagnostic testing company in $2.8B deal — 5 insights

    Exact Sciences will acquire diagnostic testing company Genomic Health in a $72 per share, $2.8 billion dollar deal, creating a globally focused cancer diagnostics company in the process.  By Eric Oliver - 7/29/19

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  1. How legislators view ASCs, the cardiology migration — former Sen. Bill Frist shares his thoughts

    As a heart and lung transplant surgeon and a former Republican senator for Tennessee, Bill Frist, MD, has his finger on the pulse of healthcare in America.   By Eric Oliver - 7/29/19

  2. Innovation incubators: New opportunities for outpatient total joints in the ASC

    Orthopedic surgeons who specialize in hand surgery or sports medicine have worked in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC) for a long time.  By Staff - 7/29/19

  3. ASCs factor into 10 best cities for seniors

    With two ASCs and two Medicare-certified hospitals, Coral Gables, Fla., secured the top spot on Apartment Guide's ranking of the best small cities for seniors, according to Reverse Mortgage Daily.  By Angie Stewart - 7/29/19

  4. Joint-venture ASC opens location near UK HealthCare — 5 insights

    Lexington (Ky.) Surgery Center's new facility opened near UK HealthCare at Turfland, according to John-Mark Hack, vice president for business development at commercial construction firm Bristol Group.   By Angie Stewart - 7/29/19

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  1. ASC revenue cycle, revisited – best ideas for meeting benchmarks from 3 administrators

    Revenue cycle management is a crucial aspect of running a successful ASC.  By Laura Dyrda - 7/29/19

  2. Optum adds new partnership model to outpatient strategy with latest health-system deal - 3 insights

    Eden Prairie, Minn.-based Optum has broken from its pattern of acquiring physician practices, outpatient clinics, urgent care facilities and surgery centers with plans to take over John Muir Health's non-clinical functions, according to Forbes contributor Bruce Japsen.  By Angie Stewart - 7/26/19

  3. Medline co-founder, longtime CEO James Mills dies

    Medline's co-founder and longtime CEO James Mills died at 82, according to the Chicago Tribune.  By Angie Stewart - 7/26/19

  4. Dr. Walter Shelton to retire as practice he started opens new orthopedic ASC

    Walter Shelton, MD, a founding partner of Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, plans to retire on Aug. 30, according to The Northside Sun.  By Angie Stewart - 7/26/19

  5. 3 health systems hiring ASC executives

    Here are three health systems hiring ASC executives:  By Angie Stewart - 7/26/19

  6. ASC supply chain tip of the day: Focus on physician preference items

    Physician preference items can represent more than 50 percent of a surgery center's spend, according to Ann Castro, vice president of non-acute sales for healthcare data insight company BroadJump.  By Rachel Popa - 7/26/19

  7. ASC software analytics company receives $3M in funding to expand into cardiac, spine specialties

      OptioSurgical has received $3.3 million to expand its services into specialties including spine and cardiology.  By Rachel Popa - 7/26/19

  8. Minnesota ASC gets orthopedics-specific accreditation

      The Minnesota Valley Surgery Center was awarded the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's advanced orthopedic certification.  By Rachel Popa - 7/26/19

  9. Worldwide Surgical Solutions' latest ask: $20M infrastructure investments

    Worldwide Surgical Solutions, a company that designs and builds surgical facilities, is seeking a private financial group to finance construction and equipment needs for projects across the country.  By Angie Stewart - 7/26/19

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