Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. 5 ASC, medical office acquisitions in May

    Paige Haeffele -
    Here are five acquisitions of ASCs or medical buildings that Becker's has reported since May 1:

  2. Anesthesiologist earned $1.26M in 2023: Meet Los Angeles County's highest-paid official

    Patsy Newitt -
    Anesthesiologist Sebo Amirkhanian Namagerdy, MD, is the highest-paid official in the county, the Los Angeles Times reported May 16. 

  3. Houston ASC closed in the wake of deadly thunderstorm

    Claire Wallace -
    A severe thunderstorm passed through Houston on May 16, bringing torrential rain and high-speed winds that resulted in at least five deaths, according to a May 17 report from the Houston Chronicle. 

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  1. How GI pay has evolved in the last 5 years

    Ariana Portalatin -
    The average annual compensation for gastroenterologists has increased by about 20% since 2019, according to data from Medscape. 

  2. The 7 states allowing PAs to work across state lines

    Claire Wallace -
    While physicians and nurses have been afforded the opportunity to practice across state lines, particularly in temporary roles, physician assistants have yet to enjoy the same benefits, according to a May 17 report from Medscape.

  3. 5 highest-paid ophthalmologists in New Orleans

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The highest-paid ophthalmologist in New Orleans earns $722,900 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $312,120 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  4. How the wealth of 10 physician billionaires has evolved

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Ten physician billionaires' net worth has grown in the last three years to reach a combined worth of $49.7 billion. 

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  1. Chattanooga Heart Institute adds cardiologist, cardiothoracic surgeon

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    The Chattanooga (Tenn.) Heart Institute expanded its staff by adding Neal Miller, MD, and Vanessa Miller, MD, according to chattanoogan.com.

  2. Medtronic capsule endoscopy kit cleared by FDA

    Paige Haeffele -
    Medtronic's single-use capsule endoscopy system has been approved by the FDA.

  3. New York physician sentenced for illegally prescribing opioids

    Patsy Newitt -
    A physician in East Norwich, N.Y., has been ordered to close his practice and surrender his license for illegal opioid prescription, News 12 Long Island reported May 16. 

  4. Texas ophthalmology surgery center suffers data breach

    Carly Behm -
    Victoria (Texas) Eye Center, Victoria Surgery Center and Victoria Vision Center alerted patients of a data breach, according to a May 17 news release.

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  1. Optum's SCA Health quietly bought 2 cardiovascular chains

    Patsy Newitt -
    Optum's ASC arm, Deerfiled, Ill.-based SCA Health, quietly purchased at least two cardiovascular providers in 2023, National Cardiovascular Partners and Pivotal Healthcare. 

  2. 10 things to know about private equity in healthcare

    Paige Haeffele -
    Private equity's interest in healthcare has boomed in recent years, and it remained a formidable force in the industry in 2023.

  3. Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons taps new board, committee members

    Claire Wallace -
    The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, which comprises more than 7,000 providers, has added new members to its board and investment committee. 

  4. The best health system for GI in every state, per Castle Connolly

    Claire Wallace -
    Four of the five best health systems for gastroenterology in 2024 are located in New York, according to a ranking by Castle Connolly.

  5. Missouri ASC completes 1,000th joint replacement

    Claire Wallace -
    St. Louis-based Orthopedic Associates' Des Peres Square Surgery Center has completed its 1,000th total joint replacement. 

  6. NAPA partners with Oneida Health for anesthesia services

    Claire Wallace -
    North American Partners in Anesthesia has partnered with Oneida (N.Y.) Health to provide anesthesia services for the system. 

  7. Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn opens new facility

    Claire Wallace -
    New York City-based Gastroenterology Associates of Brooklyn has cut the ribbon on a new facility in Brooklyn. 

  8. Tenet's next play for ASC profitability's 'tremendous opportunity'  

    Patsy Newitt -
    The ambulatory growth of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC giant United Surgical Partners International, is surging, and the company has big plans for the future. 

  9. 5 market trends shaping physician consolidation

    Patsy Newitt -
    Physician groups are continuing to consolidate, facing increasing pressure to access economies of scale.  

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