Consolidation is skyrocketing in gastroenterology, particularly with private equity – nearly 10% of U.S. gastroenterologists are part of PE-backed practices, according to a 2023 study published in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Here are five major private equity transactions shaping the gastroenterology…
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Just 42% of physicians say their organization is on stable financial footing, according to 2025 Physician Sentiment Survey. The Harris Poll conducted the survey between Jan. 2 and Jan. 15, gathering responses from 1,001 physicians — including 750 primary care…
Interventional cardiologists expressed concern and frustration over recent changes to healthcare policy and financing in a May 5 report from Medpage Today. Here are four notes from the report: 1. At the recent Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions 2025…
Here are eight updates on payers since April 15, as reported by Becker’s: 1. The Cigna Group said that it will introduce two new programs to help manage the cost and delivery of GLP-1 drugs. 2. At least eight health…
Oakland-based Kaiser Permanente Northern California has more than doubled its colorectal cancer screening rates over the past two decades — from 37.4% in 2000 to 79.8% in 2019 — through a proactive outreach program that has also significantly reduced mortality.…
Here are 10 recent policy, business and workforce updates in the ASC industry: 1. President Donald Trump released fiscal 2026’s budget proposal May 2, which included $160 billion in reductions to nondefense federal spending. The proposal includes major cuts to…
Nashville, Tenn.-based AmSurg is one of the largest ASC companies in the U.S., with a network of more than 250 surgery centers across 34 states. Here are three recent moves by the ASC operator, as reported by Becker’s. 1. AmSurg…
Physicians saw an average 3.6% rise in compensation this year, reaching $398,000, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Physician Compensation Report,” published April 11. Since 2015, physicians have seen an average pay hike of 40.14%. From 2015 to 2025, the inflation rate…
Coral Terrace, Fla.-based Nicklaus Children’s Hospital appointed Shyam Sathanandam, MD, as chief of cardiovascular medicine, according to a May 1 report from South Florida Hospital News. Dr. Sathanandam is an interventional cardiologist. In addition to chief of cardiovascular medicine, he…
Longmeadow-based The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts will close June 1, according to a notice posted on the practice’s website. The closure is attributed to “sudden unexpected staffing issues” that have disrupted operations. “The matter has reached a critical point…