Today's Top 20 Stories
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Physician indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances
A physician from Celina, Texas, and eight others have been indicted for illegally dispensing controlled substances. -
Hospitals target ASCs with new proposals
Outpatient revenue for hospitals and health systems jumped 10.6% year over year in January, as hospitals continue to see more complex procedures become safe in the outpatient setting, according to Syntellis. -
Anesthesia provider sued over noncompete clauses
Two hospitals are alleging North American Partners in Anesthesia's noncompete clauses violate antitrust laws, according to lawsuits filed Feb. 26.
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Louisiana physician gets prison for tax evasion
A Baton Rouge, La., physician was sentenced to 52 months in prison and fined $200,000 for tax evasion. -
Tenet's sell-off spree continues
Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, has inked another deal to sell two hospitals to Roseville, Calif.-based Adventist Health for $550 million. -
Washington hospitals grapple with anesthesia provider shortage
The shortage of anesthesia providers has put pressure on Wshington's hospitals, the Journal of Business reported Feb. 29. -
Why GIs are leaving the field
Administrative burdens and payer challenges are two key factors that could lead gastroenterologists to leave the field.
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10 cities with the best mental, physical health
Residents of Fremont, Calif., have the best physical and mental well-being of any city in the U.S., according to a Feb. 27 report by personal finance website WalletHub. -
5 new cardiology ASCs in February | 2024
Here are five cardiology ASCs that have recently opened or are in the process of opening, as reported by Becker's in the last month: -
Granville Health System pays $2.5M for GI site
Oxford, N.C.-based Granville Health System has purchased a former medical center in Oxford for $2.5 million with plans to open a new gastroenterology facility, according to a Feb. 29 report from the Triangle Business Journal. -
Outpatient surgery heads to the mall
Approximately 87% of large shopping malls are expected to close over the next 10 years, according to a 2024 report from Capital One bank.
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CVS Health: Where it's been and where it's going
CVS is best known as a retail pharmacy, however, the company has expanded its scope in healthcare in recent years. -
3 physicians suing their former employers in 2024
Here are three lawsuits involving physicians taking action against their former employers that Becker's has reported on in 2024: -
Colorectal surgeon arrested, charged with making threats at hospital
A colorectal surgeon was arrested and is facing felony charges after authorities said he threatened to detonate a bomb at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Saginaw, Mich., MLive reported Feb. 29. -
ASC activity in the Midwest: 4 notes
Here are four ASC moves throughout the Midwest that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 20: -
Texas physician suspended following alleged patient assault
The license of a physician who practices in San Antonio has been temporarily suspended by the Texas Medical Board after he allegedly groped a patient, ValleyCentral reported Feb. 28. -
Cardiology org aims to improve AI detection of early coronary disease
The American College of Cardiology is collaborating with artificial intelligence pioneer Aidoc to enhance outcomes for patients with incidentally identified coronary artery calcification. -
The biggest issues gastroenterology leaders are following
Here are the biggest issues two GI leaders are following: -
Motus GI executive joins EndoSound as CEO
Scott Aldrich, former vice president at Motus GI, has joined EndoSound as its new CEO, effective Feb. 1. -
15 most expensive neighborhoods for physicians to live in
The majority of the most expensive neighborhoods in the U.S. for physicians to live in are located in California and Florida, according to a Jan. 29 report from CNBC.
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