Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. Surgical hospital laid off CRNAs, cancels surgeries after DOH citation

    Patsy Newitt -
    A second California hospital is in the spotlight for issues related to certified registered nurse anesthetists care provision, The Modesto Bee reported June 24.

  2. 3 cardiology practice openings in 1 month

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Here are three new cardiology practices and clinics that have opened that Becker's has reported on since May 30:

  3. What all young gastroenterologists need to know

    Patsy Newitt -
    James Leavitt, MD, director of clinical quality and outcomes of Miami-based Gastro Health, joined Becker's to discuss what all new physicians need to know and how satisfied he is with his income.

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  1. 5 reasons physicians are turning away from medicine

    Patsy Newitt -
    More physicians are regretting choosing to pursue medicine, according to a 2023 survey from the Physicians Foundation, and here are five reasons why physicians are turning away from the practice. 

  2. Florida neurologist acquires medical building

    Claire Wallace -
    Florida-based neurologist Kester Nedd, MD, has acquired a Miami Lakes-based medical office building for $15 million, according to a June 7 report from the South Florida Business Journal.

  3. United Anesthesia acquired by GHR Healthcare

    Claire Wallace -
    Anesthesiologist staffing provider United Anesthesia has been acquired by workforce solutions provider GHR Healthcare. 

  4. 5 deals disrupting the ASC industry

    Patsy Newitt -
    Here are five deals shaping the ASC industry that Becker's has reported on in 2024: 

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  1. Montana physician convicted in $39M fraud scheme

    Patsy Newitt -
      A Whitefish, Mont., physician pleaded guilty to participating in a $39 million Medicare fraud scheme. 

  2. Georgia physician charged with illegal drug distribution

    Patsy Newitt -
    A Warner Robins, Ga., physician has been charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws, 13 WMAZ reported June 25. 

  3. Boston Scientific expands cardiology portfolio through $1.26B acquisition

    Claire Wallace -
    Boston Scientific plans to acquire carotid artery device specialist Silk Road Medical for $1.26 billion, further expanding its cardiology portfolio. 

  4. Mann Eye Institute opens office-based surgery center

    Claire Wallace -
    Austin, Texas-based Mann Eye Institute has opened its new office-based surgery center, the Mann Austin Surgery Center. 

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  1. Augusta Health earns outpatient cardiology accreditation

    Claire Wallace -
    Fishersville, Va.-based Augusta Health has earned the American College of Cardiology's Heart Failure Accreditation with Outpatient Services, according to a June 25 report from the Augusta Free Press. 

  2. 10 states with the most healthcare data breaches

    Claire Wallace -
    Since 2020, the U.S. has seen 2,213 healthcare industry breaches, impacting 152.1 million individuals, according to a new analysis from data company Incogni. 

  3. Behind the battle against corporate ownership in healthcare

    Paige Haeffele -
    The Physicians Advocacy Institute sent a letter to federal officials regarding the negative effects of consolidation on healthcare. Becker's connected with Kelly Kenney, CEO of the advocacy group, to find out more.

  4. Utah medical building secures investment

    Claire Wallace -
    A soon-to-be-built, 20,399-square-foot medical office building in Syracuse, Utah, has earned an equity placement, according to a June 25 report from Utah Business.

  5. NorthStar Anesthesia, EyeSouth Partners expand ASC partnership

    Claire Wallace -
    NorthStar Anesthesia has expanded its partnership with EyeSouth Partners to add anesthesia services at five additional ASCs across the U.S. 

  6. Former Pennsylvania Hospital cardiology chief Dr. Harold Rutenberg dies at 89

    Claire Wallace -
    Harold Rutenberg, MD, former chief of the cardiology division at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, has died at 89, according to a June 6 report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. 

  7. Austin Regional Clinic to add ASC, medical office building

    Claire Wallace -
    Austin (Texas) Regional Clinic plans to replace a building on its campus with a new, two-story medical office building. 

  8. Surgeon pay vs. cost of living in highest-, lowest-paying states

    Paige Haeffele -
    Surgeons are the second highest-paid occupation in the U.S., according to data from the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, however, those earnings vary greatly depending on the location of the practice.

  9. 6 physician groups opening ASCs

    Paige Haeffele -
    Here are six physician groups that have opened or announced plans to develop ASCs, as reported by Becker's since March 22:

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