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Miami-based Gastro Health has appointed Philip Meador as chief operating officer, according to an Aug. 4 news release from the medical group.  Mr. Meador most recently served as senior vice president of operations at Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners and has…

Here are nine hospitals and health systems conducting layoffs in July, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Allina Health plans to close four clinics — three suburban Minneapolis medical clinics in Inver Grove Heights, Maplewood and Oakdale, plus one on Nicollet…

Tampa, Fla.-based Sila Realty Trust has acquired two medical outpatient buildings in Southlake, Texas, for $16.15 million. The facilities include a gastroenterology center and an ASC located near each other, serving an overlapping physician group and patient population, according to…

Pediatric endocrinologists are the lowest-paid physician specialty in 2025, earning an average of nearly $230,426 annually, according to Doximity’s “Physician Compensation Report 2025.” Doximity examined data from about 230,000 survey responses over the past six years, including responses from 37,000…

Anesthesia reimbursement remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of healthcare finance, not just by policymakers and insurance companies, but often even within hospitals and health systems themselves. From payment model complexities to widespread myths about provider compensation, these are…

Torrance, Calif.-based Turiya Anesthesia has expanded its partnership with Covina, Calif.-based Emanate Health to provide anesthesia services at Foothill Presbyterian Hospital in Glendora, according to an Aug. 1 news release. The expansion, effective immediately, builds on Turiya Anesthesia’s existing services…

The American Gastroenterological Association, based in Bethesda, Md., has joined the Washington, D.C.-based Colorectal Cancer Alliance alongside more than 20 other organizations in urging HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to protect the independence of the U.S. Preventive Services Task…

Discectomy is a common outpatient spinal procedure, but for patients with large annular defects (>5mm), outcomes can be unpredictable and sometimes devastating. In a session at Becker’s 22nd Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference,…

August marks National ASC Month, a time to educate policymakers about the vital role ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) play in the U.S. healthcare system. It’s an opportunity to highlight what sets ASCs apart from other care settings, from their high-quality…