Author: Francesca Mathewes

Here are 21 gastrointestinal and endoscopy practices that have opened or announced plans to open this year, as reported by Becker's:

The cost of initial cancer screenings in the U.S. hit $43.2 billion in 2021. But, according to the Lown Institute, that number could be an underestimate.

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health Foundation received a $2 million donation from MG Developer, reported South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report Sept. 4. 

Quasar Family Medicine North Carolina announced the closure of its Greenville practice Sept. 3, WITN reported. 

CMS' Medicare Merit-based Incentive Payment system has new reporting options to fulfill traditional MIPS requirements.

Healthcare Realty Trust will contribute $118 million in properties toward a joint venture deal with private equity firm KKR. 

As soaring operational costs and sinking reimbursement rates plague healthcare, ASCs could be key in keeping costs down. 

The COO of St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Gulfcoast Eye Care rescued an 86-year-old woman and her dog from a home fire, Spectrum News reported Aug. 28. 

Patients with the University of Florida Health system covered under UnitedHealthcare could lose coverage beginning Sept. 1, The Independent Florida Alligator reported Aug. 28. 

Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care has restored its network after a cyberattack earlier in August.