Today's Top 20 Stories
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Arizona Digestive Health expands
Phoenix-based Arizona Digestive Health, an affiliate of GI Alliance, has expanded its presence in Scottsdale, Ariz., through the addition of two new specialists. -
US Anesthesia Partners taps former GE executive for EVP role
Former GE HealthCare executive Jeff Terry has joined U.S. Anesthesia Partners as its executive vice president of health system strategy and innovation. -
US News previews ASC ratings ahead of full launch
U.S. News & World Report has rated ambulatory surgery centers for the first time this year after decades of rating acute care hospitals across the nation, and surgery center leaders can now preview their results.
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Illinois colonoscopy coverage bill moves to Senate
An Illinois bill that would require coverage for all medical necessary colonoscopies is headed to the state Senate, WGEM reported May 9. -
5 notes on Ozempic for gastroenterologists
Usage of weight loss medications including Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic has skyrocketed in the U.S. in the last year, affecting numerous medical specialties. -
The industry trends ASC leaders should watch
Here are three major trends ASC leaders should keep an eye on, according to VMG Health's "2024 Healthcare M&A Report." -
8 updates on the ophthalmology industry in 30 days
Here are eight headlines and updates to know on the ophthalmology industry that Becker's has reported on since April 12:
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Surgery Partners sees big financial wins in Q1: 5 notes
Surgery Partners has started off the year strong, seeing big financial gains. -
UVM Medical Center pushes for $130M ASC amid opposition
Burlington-based University of Vermont Medical Center's president and COO, Stephen Leffler, MD, posted a letter to the community encouraging support for a new $130 million ASC, according to a May 8 report from the Burlington Free Press. -
Where America's 34 healthcare billionaires went to college
There are 34 billionaires in the U.S. who made their wealth in healthcare ventures, according to Forbes' annual list of the richest people in the world. -
Why 3 ASCs closed in the last year
ASCs and other small businesses have struggled to stay afloat amid rising practice costs, staffing shortages and reimbursement declines.
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States ranked by CRNAs per capita
Texas and Florida have the most certified registered nurse anesthetists of any state, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Physicians should 'choose a different profession' if they're in it for the money: Viewpoint
More physicians are regretting choosing to pursue medicine, according to a 2023 survey from the Physicians Foundation. -
How much ophthalmologists earn in the 10 best states for healthcare
Ophthalmologists have an average annual salary of $343,320 in Hawaii, the best state for healthcare according to U.S. News & World Report. -
3 cardiologist lawsuits in 1 month
Here are three lawsuits or court cases involving cardiologist that Becker's has reported on in the last month: -
Florida man sentenced, to pay $97M healthcare fraud scheme
A man in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was sentenced to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release and must pay $97 million for his role in a healthcare fraud and kickback scheme. -
3 new gastroenterology center openings
Here are three gastroenterology centers that have opened that Becker's has reported on since April 10: -
How hospitals can manage anesthesia staffing, scheduling
As hospitals have been in dire need of anesthesia staff over the last few years, the need for locum labor has continued to rise. -
United Health Services ophthalmologist Dr. Frank Gilroy dies at 93
Frank Gilroy, MD, an ophthalmologist and founding leader of New York-based United Health Services healthcare system, has died at age 93. -
South Shore Health plans ASC expansion
Weymouth, Mass.-based South Shore Health plans to add operating rooms to its Hingham, Mass.-based ASC, the health system said in an April 29 news release.
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