For nearly half a century, surgeons have relied on essentially the same tools to reconnect the digestive tract after major operations. Staples replaced hand-sewn sutures. Techniques improved. Outcomes got better. But the basic method remained largely unchanged. Now, a new…
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Ophthalmologists have the highest annual mean wage in outpatient care centers, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In outpatient care centers, ophthalmologists earn an average of $414,630, more than $100,000 higher than the next highest-paying practice…
The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association board unanimously elected Todd Currier, CASC, as its new president during the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo in Washington, D.C., May 13–16. Mr. Currier serves as CEO and administrator of Bend (Ore.) Surgery Center,…
Physician practice closures aren’t slowing down. Bankruptcies climbed to their highest level in recent years in 2024 before easing somewhat in 2025. Becker’s tracked 23 physician practice closures in 2025. From a 30-location dermatology group that abruptly stopped paying its…
The American Society of Anesthesiologists, the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American College of Radiology praised a final rule aimed at improving the Independent Dispute Resolution process under the No Surprises Act. The rule, released May 28 by…
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology joined a coalition of nursing organizations in a lawsuit challenging a Department of Education rule that excludes advanced nursing degrees from the definition of professional degree programs for federal student loan borrowing limits, according…
Here are seven hospitals and health systems laying off employees in the month of May, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Providence, R.I.-based Care New England laid off more than 30 leadership and nonclinical roles systemwide due to restructuring and financial…
U.S. Anesthesia Partners secured a court order pausing the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit while the parties work to finalize a proposed settlement. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued the stay May 26. The FTC…
Here are 10 ASC projects that were announced or completed in May, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health broke ground on a 100,000-square-foot ambulatory clinic in Cape Coral, Fla. The facility will provide surgical and interventional…
The share of practices owned by hospitals, health systems or other corporate entities surged from 39% to 59% between 2019 and 2023 alone. Physician employment by those same entities climbed from 62% to 78% over the same period, according to…