Today's Top 20 Stories
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US Anesthesia Partners seeks dismissal of 'misguided' antitrust lawsuit
U.S. Anesthesia Partners has asked the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to dismiss a "misguided" lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission, according to an Aug. 13 report from Reuters. -
Private equity has a grip on anesthesiology – here's why
Anesthesiology practices are facing a mounting provider shortage as reimbursements continue to decline, and many groups are looking to private equity for profitability. -
St. Luke’s University Health Network adds its 1st female endoscopist
Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network has added endoscopist Vaishali Patel, MD, to its team of physicians, according to an Aug. 13 report from TapInto.
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Why Fresenius offloaded National Cardiovascular Partners to SCA Health
Optum's ASC arm, SCA Health, quietly purchased National Cardiovascular Partners from Fresenius Medical Care in December. -
The 10 most affordable places for physicians to live
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of the most affordable places to live in 2024 and 2025, with Fort Wayne, Ind., topping the list. -
Doheny Eye Institute names endowed chair
Pasadena, Calif.-based Doheny Eye Institute has tapped ophthalmologist SriniVas Sadda, MD, its current director of artificial intelligence and imaging research, as its endowed chair. -
Feds rule ophthalmologist, practice illegally fired employee who spoke out against COVID-19 violations
An ophthalmologist and his Amsterdam, N.Y.-based practice must pay damages to an employee for illegal retaliation after the employee spoke out about COVID-19 protocol lapses.
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10 worst places to live
Louisiana was named the worst state to live in, according to Wallethub's 2024 Best States To Live In, published Aug. 12. -
Steward physician group sold to PE-backed company for $245M
Nashville, Tenn.-based Rural Healthcare Group, part of private equity firm Kinderhook Industries, agreed to acquire financially troubled Steward Health Care's 175-physician group for $245 million in cash. -
Private equity's shifting role in healthcare
Becker's connected with Nilesh Dave, MD, vice president of clinical effectiveness and chief medical officer at Arlington-based Texas Health Resources to discuss the role of profit-driven companies in healthcare. -
Employed CRNAs by state
Texas has more certified registered nurse anesthetists than any other state, according to the most recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which was updated in April.
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Fecal screenings cut colorectal cancer mortality 33%: Study
Fecal immunochemical tests can reduce colorectal cancer mortality rates by 33%, according to a July 19 study published in JAMA Network Open. -
5 ASC deals to know in 2024
Here are five industry-shifting deals within the ASC world in 2024. -
Healthcare's job market: 5 fast facts
Despite the unpredictable job market in the U.S., healthcare has remained relatively consistent as a leading sector for growth. -
ChristinaCare, Atlas to develop East Coast ASC network
Wilmington, Del.-based ChristinaCare and surgery center development company Atlas Healthcare Partners partnered to develop an ASC network across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. -
Idaho ASC suffers data breach
Coeur D'Alene, Idaho-based Kootenai Health experienced a data security incident that may have affected patient and staff information. -
Henry Schein to cut workforce and 11 more supply chain updates
Here are the supply chain updates ASC leaders need to know this week. -
Murder convict escapes custody at UNC Gastroenterology
An inmate convicted of murder escaped a prison van that was transporting him to an appointment at Hillsborough, N.C.-based UNC Gastroenterology, according to an Aug. 13 report from the Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald. -
Texas university launches CRNA program
Fairfield (Conn.) University has expanded its nurse anesthesia program to its campus in Austin, Texas, according to an Aug. 12 report from NBC affiliate KXAN. -
Cardiology No. 2 in healthcare AI use
Cardiology trails only radiology as the specialty with the highest number of AI algorithms cleared by the FDA, Cardiovascular Business reported Aug. 12.
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