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A Jan. 7 bipartisan Senate report titled "Profits Over Patients: The Harmful Effects of Private Equity on the U.S. Health Care System" heavily scrutinized private equity involvement in healthcare, particularly in underserved and rural communities. 

From prior authorization burdens to the advent of new AI, three gastroenterology specialists spoke with Becker's about the key factors that will make or break the field of GI in 2025. 

Lewiston-based Central Maine Healthcare will be acquired by Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare Foundation pending regulatory approval, WMTW reported Jan. 8.

Cardiac catheterization labs have been gaining steam as an outpatient venture, as more cardiovascular procedures migrate to the ASC setting. 

The Lina Khan-led Federal Trade Commission is making one final attempt to secure a ban on worker noncompete agreements just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, which is expected to usher in new FTC leadership. 

Walgreens Boots Alliance faced major headwinds into 2024 as the company confronted significant challenges in its efforts to expand into primary care. 

Here are five devices in the cardiology space that Becker's reported on last year to keep tabs on in 2025:

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