Today's Top 20 Stories
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Kentucky medical office building to move into vacated mall space
An empty shopping-center space in Middletown, Ky., has earned city council approval to be converted to a medical office building, according to a Sept. 9 report from the Journal-News. -
Colonoscopy's new gold standard
Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with more than 150,000 patients diagnosed and treated annually, spurring support of gastroenterologists for updated CRC screening guidelines. -
Physician pay: 10 critical insights
Physician pay is not keeping up with rising practice costs.
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New Jersey eye group adds 7th ASC
New Providence, N.J.-based PRISM Vision Group added an ASC in Maryland to its network. -
UVA Health faculty call for removal of physician CEO, dean
Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health faculty have signed a no-confidence letter against two physician leaders, The Cavalier Daily reported Sept. 5. -
5 ASC closures in 2024
Becker's has reported on five ASC closures so far in 2024. -
Epic's unprecedented growth in 5 numbers
EHR vendor Epic has seen massive growth in the last few years, and some leaders are worried about potential antitrust issues.
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Company pays $700K for allegedly urging colorectal surgeons to violate the False Claims Act
Natick, Mass.-based medical device company THD America and its parent company will pay $700,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. -
$8M ASC to open in Alabama
An $8 million ASC is coming to Vestavia Hills, Ala., according to a Sept. 8 report from the Birmingham Business Journal. -
Florida man pleads guilty for multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud, kickback scheme
A man in Miami Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty to his role in a $4.2 million durable medical equipment fraud scheme. -
42K-square-foot medical office built in Las Vegas
A 42,000-square-foot medical office building has been completed in Las Vegas, according to a Sept. 9 report from REBusiness Online.
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Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy earns AAAHC accreditation
Geisinger Gastroenterology/Endoscopy-Montoursville (Pa.) has been accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to a Sept. 7 report from the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. -
Wildfire smoke could harm patients under anesthesia
Wildfires are occurring more frequently, sparking concern among anesthesiologists. -
Baxter Health welcomes new anesthesiologist
Deerfield, Ill.-based Baxter Health is expanding their anesthesiology coverage with the hiring of Rosa Lopez-Rincon, MD, reported KTLO.com Sept. 9. -
4 notable Tenet moves for ASC leaders to know
Here are four notable Tenet updates Becker's has reported on since July 25: -
5 Optum updates for ASC leaders to know
From layoffs to new acquisitions, here are five notable Optum updates for ASC leaders to know: -
Baptist Health-Fort Smith to close outpatient surgery center
Baptist Health-Fort Smith plans to close its outpatient surgery center in Fort Smith, Ark., Talk Business & Politics reported Sept. 6. -
14 new anesthesiology developments, partnerships in 2024
Here are 14 new anesthesiology groups, programs and partnerships that have been created since Jan. 1, 2024, as reported by Becker's: -
What's next for Surgery Partners in 2024
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners has maintained its position as one of the leading ASC management companies in the U.S. this year, and given its activity so far, it shows no signs of slowing down. -
Cost breakdown of 5 most common ASC procedures
Here are the average costs of the five most common procedures performed in ASCs, according to a June 12 report by Definitive Healthcare, a healthcare analytics company.
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