Today's Top 20 Stories
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Georgia physician charged with illegal drug distribution
A Warner Robins, Ga., physician has been charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws, 13 WMAZ reported June 25. -
Boston Scientific expands cardiology portfolio through $1.26B acquisition
Boston Scientific plans to acquire carotid artery device specialist Silk Road Medical for $1.26 billion, further expanding its cardiology portfolio. -
Mann Eye Institute opens office-based surgery center
Austin, Texas-based Mann Eye Institute has opened its new office-based surgery center, the Mann Austin Surgery Center.
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Augusta Health earns outpatient cardiology accreditation
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. -
10 states with the most healthcare data breaches
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. -
Behind the battle against corporate ownership in healthcare
The Physicians Advocacy Institute sent a letter to federal officials regarding the negative effects of consolidation on healthcare. Becker's connected with Kelly Kenney, CEO of the advocacy group, to find out more. -
Utah medical building secures investment
A soon-to-be-built, 20,399-square-foot medical office building in Syracuse, Utah, has earned an equity placement, according to a June 25 report from Utah Business.
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NorthStar Anesthesia, EyeSouth Partners expand ASC partnership
NorthStar Anesthesia has expanded its partnership with EyeSouth Partners to add anesthesia services at five additional ASCs across the U.S. -
Former Pennsylvania Hospital cardiology chief Dr. Harold Rutenberg dies at 89
Harold Rutenberg, MD, former chief of the cardiology division at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, has died at 89, according to a June 6 report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. -
Austin Regional Clinic to add ASC, medical office building
Austin (Texas) Regional Clinic plans to replace a building on its campus with a new, two-story medical office building. -
Surgeon pay vs. cost of living in highest-, lowest-paying states
Surgeons are the second highest-paid occupation in the U.S., according to data from the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, however, those earnings vary greatly depending on the location of the practice.
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6 physician groups opening ASCs
Here are six physician groups that have opened or announced plans to develop ASCs, as reported by Becker's since March 22: -
Anesthesiologist salaries vs. inflation since 2020
Anesthesiologists earned a mean annual wage of $339,470 in 2023, an increase of more than $35,000 from the average annual wage the profession earned in 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
ASCs' next frontier
As high-acuity procedures continue to migrate to the outpatient setting, cardiology is one of ASCs' biggest opportunities for growth. -
Virtual reality just as effective for training future anesthesiologists: Study
Virtual reality may be just as effective as traditional one-on-one guidance for teaching ultrasound-guided needling skills in regional anesthesia, according to a June study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia. -
Optum's leadership shakeup: 5 moves in 2024
Here are five leadership moves in 2024 by former or current employees of Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health: -
HCA exec pay in the last 5 years
The three highest-paid executives of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare saw a rise in both base salary and total compensation. -
The medtech giants dominating gastroenterology
Here are nine medtech giants dominating gastroenterology: -
ASCs see post-procedure payer clawbacks intensify
As scrutiny increases on payer prior authorizations, health plans are using a new tactic to disrupt provider cash flows: post-procedure clawbacks. -
FBI investigating 3 Texas Medical Center institutions for heart surgeon violations
The FBI is investigating three Texas Medical Center facilities over alleged violations during complicated operations, according to a June 25 report from ABC affiliate KTRK.
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