Today's Top 20 Stories
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New Jersey medical office building evacuated following car crash
A medical office building in Red Bank, N.J., was evacuated on the afternoon of June 27 after a car crashed into it, according to a June 27 report from Red Bank Green. -
The 'lopsided' physician payment system
As physicians face high inflation rates and skyrocketing practice costs, many feel Medicare pay is insufficient. -
Why cardiology is the 'inevitable' next move for ASCs
Cardiovascular procedures are ASCs' next frontier, as more high-acuity procedures become approved for the outpatient setting.
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3 cardiology updates
Here are three updates on the cardiology industry, as reported by Becker's since June 10: -
What leaders are saying about noncompetes
Noncompete clauses have been a divisive issue in healthcare, particularly since the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban the practice earlier this year. -
The biggest threats to independent ASCs
Independent ASCs are facing major obstacles amid increasing healthcare consolidation and shifting payer behavior. -
Meritus Health opens ASC
Hagerstown, Md.-based Meritus Health opened a new ASC in the city.
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Who's conducting layoffs in healthcare?
Grappling with rising practice costs, inflation and staffing shortages has created an increasingly competitive market for health systems, practices and ASCs. Dealing with these financial headwinds has forced some care sites to lay off staff. -
CMS updates ASC coverage qualifications
CMS has updated its coverage requirements for ASCs, The Joint Commission said in a June 26 news release. -
Solving the colonoscopy conundrum: 5 leaders' thoughts on shifting standards
Increased demand for colonoscopies paired with declining reimbursements are pushing many gastroenterology physicians to shift strategies. -
Modern Heart and Vascular Institute breaks ground on 100K-square-foot facility, seeks ASC accreditation
Humble, Texas-based Modern Heart and Vascular Institute has broken ground on a 100,000-square-foot facility in Humble, according to a June 27 report from the Houston Business Journal.
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Washington state physician sentenced for assaulting 6 patients
A former emergency department physician at Port Angeles, Wash.-based Olympic Medical Center was sentenced to 364 days in jail for the sexual assault of six patients, Radio Pacific reported June 25. -
Stamford signs Connecticut medical building lease
Stamford (Conn.) Hospital's corporate parent, Stamford Health, has signed a lease for a 65,667-square-foot medical office building, according to a June 26 report from the Stamford Advocate. -
Dr. Eric Lorio joins Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates
Internal medicine specialist Eric Lorio, MD, has joined Marrero, La.-based Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates. -
New York ASC hit with data breach
The Mount Kisco (N.Y.) Surgery Center was hit with a data breach affecting current and former employees and patients. -
North Carolina physician practice closes abruptly
Greenville, N.C.-based Carolina East Family Medicine's physician office has abruptly closed, WITN reported June 25 -
The need-to-knows of opening an ASC
As ASCs become increasingly appealing to market players, some healthcare leaders who are not as familiar with ASC practices may be looking to open outpatient centers. -
What leaders are saying about physician autonomy
Autonomy is a critical element of a physician's career, and according to healthcare leaders, market factors such as consolidation and private equity have limited the longevity of independent physicians. -
What to know about 5 anesthesia supergroups
Here is what to know about five of the largest anesthesiology groups in the U.S.: -
How NP pay compares to inflation
The average annual salary for nurse practitioners increased by 3% between 2023 and 2024, while inflation is currently down by 19.5%.
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