The majority of ASCs specialize in a single specialty, with gastroenterology leading the way, according to a March 13 MedPAC report to Congress. Here’s a breakdown of ASC specialties, as of 2023: Editor’s note: A single-specialty ASC is defined as…
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New tariffs levied against major U.S. trade partners including Mexico, Canada, China and the EU are affecting nearly all industries and consumers nationwide, and the medical device industry is no exception. President Donald Trump’s tariff plan was expected to affect…
An $84 million medical project, including a new ASC being constructed by ThedaCare in Oshkosh, Wis., is set to open at the end of the year, according to a March 17 report from Oshkosh Northwestern. Ground was broken in March…
Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health has submitted a proposal to the state requesting the relocation of operating rooms from Gateway Surgery Center in Concord, N.C., to Atrium Health Cabarrus, also in Concord, according to a March 17 report from The Charlotte…
Nearly 42% of adults in the U.S. are considered obese, according to a March 17 report from personal finance website WalletHub. Obesity-related medical treatments now cost the U.S. an estimated $190.2 billion annually. WalletHub looked at 100 of the most…
Approximately 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime. Despite this, many women may mistake early warning signs of CRC for menopause-related issues or other digestive conditions. In a recent news release, New Brunswick, N.J.-based…
A Lake Forest, Ill., physician has pleaded guilty to tax evasion for hiding assets and lying to the IRS about his ability to pay approximately $1.6 million in taxes. What happened? What’s next?
A physician practice in Saint Mary, Pa., is slated to close, according to a March 15 notice in The Courier Express. The pediatrics practice of John Gorlowski, MD, will be offering appointments until May 15, and the office will be…
Construction continues for Neenah, Wis.-based ThedaCare’s new medical campus in Oshkosh, Wis., according to a March 15 report from WTAQ. Officials broke ground on ThedaCare Medical Center-Oshkosh in March 2024. The project represents an estimated $84 million investment and will…
Mehmet Oz, MD, President Donald Trump’s nominee for CMS administrator, was questioned by the Senate Finance Committee on March 14. The committee will now vote on whether to advance his nomination to the full Senate. Here are seven takeaways on…