Eye care surgical and vision care product company Alcon has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Staar Surgical, an ophthalmic surgery company and lens manufacturer. In the agreement, Alcon will purchase all outstanding shares of Staar common stock for…
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New legislation out of the Colorado state Senate takes effect Aug. 6, 2026, and will place significant restrictions on noncompete agreements for healthcare providers, ColoradoBiz reported Aug. 4. Here are four things to know about the new restrictions: 1. The…
As hospital-ASCs dynamics evolve, some health systems are seen as allies in outpatient care expansion, while others are seen as stalling progress. Janet Carlson, executive director of Commonwealth Pain & Spine, spoke with Becker’s about what makes an ideal hospital…
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for about 695,000 deaths annually and costing the nation nearly $320 billion each year, according to the CDC. As more cardiac procedures move to outpatient settings, the global…
The average starting salary for cardiologists has risen to $470,000 in 2025, a 19% increase from $396,000 in 2024, according to Dallas-based AMN Healthcare’s 2025 “Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives” published Aug.5. Cardiology’s growth outpaced the average…
California, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina are the top states for new ASCs reported by Becker’s in 2025. Below is a breakdown of the new ASCs in these five states so far this year California Missouri New…
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners reported second-quarter revenue of $826.2 million, an 8.4% year-over-year increase that surpassed Wall Street expectations, according to its earnings report released Aug. 5. Here are five more things to know: 1. Same-facility revenues increased by 5.1%…
The average annual total compensation for cardiologists is $586,573, but earnings can vary significantly depending on the subspecialty, according to survey data from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers. Here’s a breakdown of average…
ASC ownership and leadership have undergone significant changes in recent years, as more independent and physician-owned ASCs shift toward increasingly complex and consolidated arrangements involving hospitals, private equity and corporate stakeholders. But for Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina, physician ownership and leadership…
Amid policy shifts like the No Surprises Act, insurers are deploying increasingly sophisticated strategies to delay, deny or reduce payments for anesthesia services, four anesthesia leaders told Becker’s. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Question:…