Author: Patsy Newitt

Becker's has reported on three ASC and medical office building projects in 2023 totaling $75 million. 

Medscape laid out physician specialties with the happiest marriages in its Jan. 20 "Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2023." 

Eighteen percent of physicians drive Toyotas, according to Medscape's Jan. 20 "Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2023." 

Former NFL player Sharrif Floyd has sued a slew of medical malpractice insurers and brokers for an alleged $10 million insurance shortfall following a career-ending knee surgery, Business Insurance reported Jan. 20. 

VillageMD, a company majority owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, acquired Dallas Internal Medicine and Geriatrics Specialists just weeks after finalizing a $8.9 billion acquisition. 

Contract disputes and payer splits are threatening coverage nationwide, and some ASCs are being affected by the parties unable to meet year-end or looming deadlines. 

Here are four anesthesiologist updates to know since Jan. 9:

Brett Brodnax, president and CEO of Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, will retire at the end of 2023 and is expected to be replaced by Andy Johnston. 

Here are three major updates from Anthem Blue Cross that Becker's has reported on since Dec. 19. 

United Surgical Partners International is the largest ASC chain in the country, with 410 centers.