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  1. The 74 best hospitals for vascular surgery: Healthgrades

    Healthgrades released its top 74 hospitals for vascular surgery in 2024.
  2. What to know about this up-and-coming ASC group

    Raleigh, N.C.-based ASC management company Compass Surgical Partners has made a splash just two months into the year. 
  3. 5 anesthesiologists to know

    Here are five anesthesiologists making waves in the field.

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  1. The wealthiest US surgeon is worth $5.8B

    Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has a net worth of $5.8 billion, according to Forbes' net worth tracker.
  2. The rise of GI pay: A 10-year timeline

    Gastroenterology was among the five highest-paid specialties in 2023, but its position in the rankings has shuffled in the last decade.
  3. 5 medtech layoffs to know

    In the newest wave of medtech layoffs shaking up the industry, Zimmer Biomet has announced plans to lay off 3% of its workforce as part of a global restructuring plan. 
  4. South Dakota ASC caught up in phishing scam

    Rapid City, S.D.-based Same Day Surgery Center and Monument Health issued a warning about a phishing scam that uses the health system's name, according to a Feb. 9 report from ABC affiliate KOTA.

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  1. Healthcare private equity deals down 16.2% in 2023

    Private equity transactions in healthcare saw an estimated 16.2% year-over-year decline in 2023, according to PitchBook's 2023 "Healthcare Services Report," published Feb. 8. 
  2. Healthcare's top private equity investors

    Private equity has solidified its place in the healthcare sector.
  3. Why staffing is anesthesia's biggest problem

    Medicare's average anesthesia rate for 2023 is down 5.5% from 2019 as inflation continues to rise nationwide, according to an analysis by Coronis Health. Another analysis, from VMG Health, found that Medicare reimbursements for anesthesia services decreased from $22.2730 per unit in 2019 to $21.1249 in 2023 under CMS' final rule. 
  4. Private equity's growing interest in cardiology

    Private equity acquisitions in healthcare saw a massive year-over-year decline in 2023, dropping an estimated 16.2%, according to PitchBook's 2023 "Healthcare Services Report," published Feb. 8. 

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  1. California medical office building evacuated following equipment fire

    Authorities evacuated dozens of people from a medical office building in Carmichael, Calif., on Feb. 8 due to an apparent equipment fire, according to a Feb. 8 report from the The Sacramento Bee.
  2. GI private equity activity cut in half in 2023

    The number of healthcare-focused private equity deals decreased by 16.2% in 2023, with GI-focused deals seeing an even steeper decline, according to Pitchbook's "Healthcare Services Report" published Feb. 8.
  3. New Jersey ASC, orthopedic practice building acquired for $10.5M

    Kings Row Medical Properties has acquired a medical building with two ASCs in Bridgewater, N.J., for $10.5 million, Bnn reported Feb. 8.
  4. Recalled Philips devices linked to 500+ deaths: A timeline

    In 2021, medical devicemaker Philips recalled 3.5 million ventilation devices after finding a defect that could cause cancer. 
  5. Azura Vascular Care suffers data breach

    Malvern, Pa.-based Azura Vascular Care, which operates 70 outpatient clinics and ASCs across 25 states, was impacted by a cybersecurity incident.
  6. How ASC administrators plan to supercharge growth

    In 2024, growth is the name of the game for ASCs.
  7. Malpractice mega-verdicts hit record high

    Malpractice awards are getting higher and higher for physicians and hospitals nationwide, Medscape reported Feb. 2.
  8. 8 ASCs opening in Florida, California and New York

    Here are eight openings and expansions of ASCs and medical buildings in Florida, California and New York that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 5:
  9. Highest paid cardiologist in the 10 most populated US cities

    The highest paid cardiologist in New York City, the most populated city in the U.S., earns $812,800, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool.

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