Today's Top 20 Stories
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Optum's inks $31B on deals in 2 years: 5 things to know
Optum has spent $31 billion on acquisitions in the last two years, The Oregonian reported May 13. -
Gastro Health names interim CEO
Miami-based Gastro Health has named COO Alan Oliver as interim CEO of the company. -
The most challenging part of being an anesthesiologist
Being an anesthesiologist comes with many challenges.
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Nebraska ASC strikes 5-year partnership with Medline
Medical product manufacturer Medline has entered a vendor partnership with Lincoln, Neb.-based Urology, P.C., which operates an ASC, medical practice and oncology clinic. -
Which physicians are seeing the highest pay jumps?
Primary care physicians saw their pay jump more than 14% from 2019 to 2023, according to the Medical Group Management Association's "Provider Compensation and Productivity Data Report" released May 28. -
The advantages of working at ASCs
There are distinct differences between ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, and ASCs can leverage their benefits to recruit new staff. -
Merck to buy eye care brand for $1.3B
Merck has reached a deal to purchase ophthalmology brand Eyebiotech for $1.3 billion, according to a May 29 report from The Wall Street Journal.
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Florida ASC, medical office building sold for $12M
A Jacksonville, Fla.-based medical office building has sold for $12.05 million, according to a May 28 report from Jacksonville Business Journal. -
Boston medical office building acquired for $36.4M
A 10-story medical office building in Boston has been acquired for $36.4 million; substantially less than it was sold for just three years ago, according to a May 28 report from the Boston Business Journal. -
5 highest-, lowest-paying states for surgical specialists
South Carolina has the highest average salary among physicians who specialize in surgical care, according to a report released in May by the Medical Group Management Association. -
The biggest investments 23 ASCs have made in 2024
Running an ASC is not without its costs. Facilities are forced to make investments every day to add new technologies, new staff members and level up care for their patients.
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ChatGPT successor in the works: What physicians should know
OpenAI has begun training a predecessor for its artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT, according to a May 28 blog post from the company. -
OSF HealthCare hospital adds GI Genius
Bloomington, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center is piloting the use of Medtronic's GI Genius artificial intelligence-powered polyp detection tool. -
Physician's license revoked for alleged sexual misconduct
A family medicine physician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, has had his license revoked following an assault conviction and allegations of a sexual relationship with a patient, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported May 27. -
5 hospitals shuttering services in May
Here are five hospitals with plans to shutter services Becker's has reported on since May 1: -
CVS seeks PE investors for new clinics: What ASCs need to know
CVS Health is looking for private equity firms to help fund Oak Street Health's expansion and addition of new clinics, Bloomberg reported May 23. -
The colonoscopy research shifting the industry
Here are four studies Becker's covered in 2024 regarding colonoscopy: -
2024 GI compensation in 9 numbers
Gastroenterologists in the U.S. earn an average of $515,000 annually, according to Medscape's 2024 "Gastroenterologist Compensation Report," published May 24. -
Cardiologist pay up 3%: 5 compensation notes
The average annual salary among cardiologists in the U.S. is $525,000, a 3% increase year over year, according to a survey by Medscape. -
Public hearing set for contested Alabama ASC
A public hearing is set to begin May 28 over a new ASC seeking a certificate of need in Hoover, Ala., according to the Hoover Sun.
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