Author: Patsy Newitt

Tyler (Texas) Med Clinic close February 15, according to a notice on the practice's website 

Thomas Frist Jr., MD, co-founder of HCA Healthcare, has been named the richest billionaire in healthcare as of Feb. 18, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

The gap between physicians and payers continues to widen as administrative burdens, delayed reimbursements and restrictive policies challenge the ability to provide patient care.

Colorectal cancer screenings are booming, a trend driven largely by revised guidelines recommending screenings begin at age 45, as well as the lingering backlog of elective endoscopy cases from the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Stark law to prior authorization hurdles, gastroenterologist leaders see three major regulatory obstacles stifling industry growth and innovation.

Mobile-based Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic is set to close on April 11. 

Physicians are voicing growing frustration with payer policies that delay payments, deny necessary care and add administrative burdens. 

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International – the ASC arm of Tenet Healthcare — added nearly 70 ASCs in 2024, further solidifying its market position as the largest ASC chain. 

The physician workforce is facing a period of rapid change, with independent practices under increasing pressure, alternative employment opportunities shifting and patient access to care at risk.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as HHS secretary following a 52-48 Senate vote.