Patsy Newitt

Here are 11 medtech companies making waves in major ASC specialties, including orthopedics, ophthalmology gastroenterology and cardiology:

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare's ASC arm, acquired 45 surgery centers in the first quarter.

Deerfield, Ill.-based SCA Health, Optum's ASC arm, has inked two deals in 2024 that include offloading ASCs.

The Federal Trade Commission voted to ban noncompete clauses for most U.S. workers April 23, and organizations have begun to file lawsuits. 

California pays nurse practitioners the highest hourly wage and Tennessee pays the lowest, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

A physician is facing 147 felony charges for allegedly operating a pill mill in Columbus, Ohio, NBC4 reported May 1. 

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed a law prohibiting noncompetes for healthcare professionals April 25, according to an article by labor law firm Littler published in JDSupra. 

A cardiologist is suing St. Louis-based CoxHealth, alleging the system wrongfully terminated his privileges and reported that he was a threat to the public, the Springfield News-Leader reported April 30. 

Former United Surgical Partners International executive Andy Johnston has been named president of hospice and personal care services of AccentCare, a post-acute services company.

Walmart Health is closing all 51 of its clinics and shutting down its virtual care options.