Today's Top 20 Stories
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NFL legend faces GI cancer
Former wide receiver Randy Moss underwent surgery and spent six days in the hospital due to cancer discovered in his bile duct, in between the pancreas and liver, according to a Dec. 14 report from NBC News. -
2024's major GI partnerships
Here are 16 notable gastroenterology partnerships to know since the beginning of 2024: -
5 highest-paid cardiologists in Tampa
The highest-paid cardiologist in Tampa, Fla., earns $892,600, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Medical Mutual to reduce CRNA reimbursement; AANA calls move 'dangerous'
Ohio-based health insurance provider Medical Mutual plans to reduce certified registered nurse anesthetist reimbursements to 85% beginning Jan. 24. -
4 new ASCs, MOBs in California
Here are four new ASCs and medical office buildings opening or receiving approval in California, as reported by Becker's since Dec. 3: -
The 6 best endoscopy centers of 2024: Leapfrog
The Leapfrog Group has named the top 31 ASCs for 2024, including six endoscopy centers. -
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates faces cyberattack
Lakewood, Colo.-based Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Associates has faced a cyberattack impacting more than 366,000 patients, according to a Dec. 20 report from The HIPAA Journal.
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Illinois eye center suffers data incident: 7 things to know
Bloomington, Ill.-based VisionPoint Eye Center notified current and former patients about a recent network security incident, according to a Dec. 13 news release from the center. -
UNM Hospital to add additional ophthalmology residency slots
Albuquerque-based University of New Mexico Hospital will soon open new residency slots for ophthalmologists, according to a Dec. 18 report from KOB4. -
Where ASCs boomed in 2024
While high-population states like California and Texas saw more ASC growth in 2024, southern states like Florida, Alabama and North Carolina punched well above their weight in new ASCs. -
Former physician and wife sentenced in opioid distribution, healthcare fraud scheme
A former Huntsville, Ala., family physician and her wife were sentenced in federal court for drug crimes, healthcare fraud and COVID-19 disaster relief fraud Dec. 18, WHNT reported Dec. 19.
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Healthcare cybersecurity in 2025: 3 things to know
Cyberattacks and data breaches have become increasingly common across the healthcare sector, a trend that is likely to continue into 2025. -
HCA pulls zoning application for Virginia ASC
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has withdrawn the zoning application for its planned Middle Virginia Surgicenter in Hanover, Va., after a lengthy certificate-of-need approval process, Richmond Biz Sense reported Dec. 19. -
GI practices keep getting bigger: 4 moves in 1 week
Four gastroenterology groups have announced plans to add providers or expand locations in the last week. -
42% of Americans oppose Trump tariff plans
While over 50% of Americans are "comfortable and prepared to support" the majority of President-elect Donald Trump's policies, few are supportive of his anticipated tariff policies. -
Gastroenterologist dies at 82
Ilwoong Chang, MD, a gastroenterologist of Schererville, Ind., died Dec. 15 at age 82, according to an obituary published by nwi.com Dec. 18. -
Cleveland Clinic to open Florida ASC
Cleveland Clinic has announced plans to open a hospital in West Palm Beach, Fla., that will include a new ASC, according to a Dec. 19 report from the Palm Beach Post. -
Montrose Regional Health adds city's 1st gastroenterologist
Montrose (Colo.) Regional Health has added the city's first gastroenterologist, Michael Paolucci, MD, according to a Dec. 18 report from Western Slope Now. -
Kaiser Permanente buys surgery center building
Kaiser Permanente Kern County has acquired a 13,000-square-foot medical facility in Bakersfield, Calif., to convert into a surgery center, according to a Dec. 18 report from CBS affiliate BakersfieldNow. -
Texas cardiology practice to open 3rd location
Samuel Family Cardiology is planning to open a new location, according to a Dec. 19 report from Community Impact.
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