More than half of physicians say the pace of healthcare mergers and acquisitions has increased over the last two years, according to Medscape’s “Doctors on Healthcare M&A Report” released Dec. 2. Medscape surveyed 1,007 physicians across 29 specialties between May…
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New Bern, N.C.-based CarolinaEast Health System has begun offering truFreeze spray cryotherapy for selected gastrointestinal conditions. The cryotherapy system, developed by Steris, enables targeted ablation of dysplasia and lesions in the GI tract by delivering liquid nitrogen through a catheter,…
Manchester, N.H.-based Elliot Health System is taking the next step in overhauling cardiovascular care for New Hampshire’s most densely populated region, formally launching the Elliot Heart and Vascular Center at Elliot Hospital in January. The center unites cardiology, vascular surgery…
As Congress considers legislation that would ease restrictions on physician-owned hospitals, a new report from Dobson | DaVanzo warns that new POHs could significantly erode the financial stability of rural community hospitals. The Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality…
Peoria, Ill.-based Methodist College plans to launch a certified registered nurse anesthetist program in 2027. The graduate-level program aims to address workforce gaps in anesthesia care, particularly in rural and underserved areas where access to anesthesiologists may be limited, according…
Many ASCs are facing a physician recruitment crunch, and some leaders say the hardest part isn’t finding interest in ASCs, but finding partners who can make the economics and efficiency work. Sixty-one ASCs said recruiting new surgeons is their biggest…
Generating revenue and profit is important for every ASC, but looking at things from a cost perspective versus profit perspective can help find cost-saving opportunities. Separating costs into separate buckets, determining exactly what your case cost per minute and focusing…
Swan EndoSurgical, a developer of GI robots, has appointed Erik Todd as CEO. Mr. Todd joins the company after more than 25 years of leadership at Stryker. He most recently served as vice president and general manager of the robotics…
CMS will open applications in 2026 for a new payment model aimed at increasing access to technology-supported care for people with Original Medicare who are managing chronic conditions. CMS noted that people with Original Medicare currently have limited access to…
The Gastro Center of Maryland has announced plans to add two new locations to its statewide reach of services. According to a Dec. 1 new release, GCM will expand into Bethesda and Silver Spring. GCM already operates practices across the…