Cardiology, much like many other sectors of the healthcare industry, have been affected by the infusion of private equity capital into the space. According to a survey from November 2024, nearly 50% of all private practice cardiology practices were part…
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The Joint Commission has recognized UT Southwestern Medical Center as a comprehensive cardiac center. The medical center earned the commission’s gold seal of approval, which represents the highest standard in cardiovascular care, according to a May 15 news release. UT…
More than 60% of hospitals and health systems report that payers are pressuring them to ASC options for appropriate cases, according to Avanza’s Intelligence Hospital Leadership ASC Survey. Here are four key insights from the survey:
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners is leaning heavily on acquisitions and de novo development to accelerate its ASC growth, executives shared during a May 13 earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha. Here are five key takeaways from the company’s growth strategy:…
New Mexico has the lowest average physician pay satisfaction of any state, according to a new report from recently launched salary transparency platform Marit Health. Marit Health ranked pay satisfaction on a 5-point scale, with 1 representing very dissatisfied with…
Here are the healthcare, ASC, spine, orthopedic and medtech companies that are appointing new C-suite executives, as reported by Becker’s since March 15:
Here is how certificate-of-need laws are changing and impacting the ASC space since the start of 2025, as reported by Becker’s:
Des Moines, Iowa-based MercyOne Medical Center has ended its partnership with anesthesia services provider, Medical Center Anesthesiologists, according to a May 15 report from NBC affiliate WHO 13. Medical Center Anesthesiologists has provided care in the area for over 50…
Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital has struck an exclusive partnership with Linn County Anesthesiologists, the only anesthesia group in the area, according to a May 15 report from Iowa News Now. Linn anesthesiologists will work alongside surgeons and…
Fresno, Calif.-based Community Health System and its affiliate Physician Network Advantage have agreed to pay $31.5 million to settle allegations they violated the False Claims Act and Stark law by providing benefits to physicians in exchange for patient referrals, according…