Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Dr. Eric Lorio joins Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates

    Claire Wallace -
    Internal medicine specialist Eric Lorio, MD, has joined Marrero, La.-based Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates. 

  2. New York ASC hit with data breach

    Claire Wallace -
    The Mount Kisco (N.Y.) Surgery Center was hit with a data breach affecting current and former employees and patients. 

  3. North Carolina physician practice closes abruptly 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Greenville, N.C.-based Carolina East Family Medicine's physician office has abruptly closed, WITN reported June 25

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  1. The need-to-knows of opening an ASC

    Paige Haeffele -
    As ASCs become increasingly appealing to market players, some healthcare leaders who are not as familiar with ASC practices may be looking to open outpatient centers.

  2. What leaders are saying about physician autonomy

    Paige Haeffele -
    Autonomy is a critical element of a physician's career, and according to healthcare leaders, market factors such as consolidation and private equity have limited the longevity of independent physicians.

  3. What to know about 5 anesthesia supergroups

    Paige Haeffele -
    Here is what to know about five of the largest anesthesiology groups in the U.S.:

  4. How NP pay compares to inflation

    Ariana Portalatin -
    The average annual salary for nurse practitioners increased by 3% between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 19.5%.

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  1. Surgical hospital laid off CRNAs, cancels surgeries after DOH citation

    Patsy Newitt -
    A second California hospital is in the spotlight for issues related to certified registered nurse anesthetists care provision, The Modesto Bee reported June 24.

  2. 3 cardiology practice openings in 1 month

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are three new cardiology practices and clinics that have opened that Becker's has reported on since May 30:

  3. What all young gastroenterologists need to know

    Patsy Newitt -
    James Leavitt, MD, director of clinical quality and outcomes of Miami-based Gastro Health, joined Becker's to discuss what all new physicians need to know and how satisfied he is with his income.

  4. 5 reasons physicians are turning away from medicine

    Patsy Newitt -
    More physicians are regretting choosing to pursue medicine, according to a 2023 survey from the Physicians Foundation, and here are five reasons why physicians are turning away from the practice. 

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  1. Florida neurologist acquires medical building

    Claire Wallace -
    Florida-based neurologist Kester Nedd, MD, has acquired a Miami Lakes-based medical office building for $15 million, according to a June 7 report from the South Florida Business Journal.

  2. United Anesthesia acquired by GHR Healthcare

    Claire Wallace -
    Anesthesiologist staffing provider United Anesthesia has been acquired by workforce solutions provider GHR Healthcare. 

  3. 5 deals disrupting the ASC industry

    Patsy Newitt -
    Here are five deals shaping the ASC industry that Becker's has reported on in 2024: 

  4. Montana physician convicted in $39M fraud scheme

    Patsy Newitt -
      A Whitefish, Mont., physician pleaded guilty to participating in a $39 million Medicare fraud scheme. 

  5. Georgia physician charged with illegal drug distribution

    Patsy Newitt -
    A Warner Robins, Ga., physician has been charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws, 13 WMAZ reported June 25. 

  6. Boston Scientific expands cardiology portfolio through $1.26B acquisition

    Claire Wallace -
    Boston Scientific plans to acquire carotid artery device specialist Silk Road Medical for $1.26 billion, further expanding its cardiology portfolio. 

  7. Mann Eye Institute opens office-based surgery center

    Claire Wallace -
    Austin, Texas-based Mann Eye Institute has opened its new office-based surgery center, the Mann Austin Surgery Center. 

  8. Augusta Health earns outpatient cardiology accreditation

    Claire Wallace -
    Fishersville, Va.-based Augusta Health has earned the American College of Cardiology's Heart Failure Accreditation with Outpatient Services, according to a June 25 report from the Augusta Free Press. 

  9. 10 states with the most healthcare data breaches

    Claire Wallace -
    Since 2020, the U.S. has seen 2,213 healthcare industry breaches, impacting 152.1 million individuals, according to a new analysis from data company Incogni. 

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