Today's Top 20 Stories
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The next growth opportunity for outpatient GI
The capsule endoscopy market has shown significant growth in recent years due to the increased prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders and the growing preference for non-invasive diagnostic procedures, according to a recent market report. -
'Green' anesthesia's environmental impact: 6 notes
Approximately 3% of overall healthcare carbon emissions come from inhaled agents used during anesthesia. -
Labor regulation under Trump: 4 notes for employers
Several attorneys from Chicago-based law firm McDonald Hopkins recently hosted a webinar to discuss changes they expect to see in the labor regulation environment in the coming months, McKnight's Senior Living reported Feb. 21.
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Arizona hospitals and ASCs forge new alliances
As hospitals and health systems continue expanding their outpatient strategies, their relationships with ASCs are evolving. -
The imminent cardiologist shortage: 10 things to know
Currently, 35,707 cardiologists practice in the U.S., with the majority specializing in general cardiology. -
10 medical office building portfolio sells for $108M
A portfolio of 10 medical office buildings across Arizona, Illinois, Massachusetts, Tennessee and Texas has sold for $108 million, according to a Feb. 20 report from Boston Real Estate Times. -
1 in 6 physicians contemplated or attempted suicide
While just 1% of physicians have attempted suicide, an additional 15% have contemplated it, according to Medscape's 2025 "'A Lot More Still Needs to Be Done:' Physicians and Suicide Report," published Feb. 21.
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Illinois cardiologist dies at 86
Illinois cardiologist John Moran, MD, has died at 86, according to a Feb. 20 obituary published in Southwest Regional Publishing Local News. -
The future of anesthesia in 1 word
Fifteen anesthesia leaders — anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists — recently joined Becker's to discuss the future of anesthesia. -
A look into Arizona's 'highly competitive' ASC landscape
From rising operational costs to shifting market dynamics, Arizona's ASCs are facing a complex mix of challenges. -
The anesthesia workforce crisis in the next 5 years
More than 15 anesthesia leaders — anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists — joined Becker's to discuss how the anesthesia workforce will evolve over the next five years.
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Prairie Cardiovascular adds interventional cardiologist
Springfield, Ill.-based Prairie Cardiovascular has added Jeetendra Patel, MD, to its staff. -
Missouri physician pleads guilty to making false statements to Medicare
Jerry Bruggeman, MD, of Columbia, Mo., has pleaded guilty to making false statements to Medicare. -
5 huge hospital, health system deals in 30 days
ASCs are closely monitoring the acceleration of hospital consolidation in various markets. -
Walgreens PE deal back on the table: 5 things to know
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners' bid to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance is back on the table, Bloomberg reported Feb. 18. -
7 anesthesia lawsuits so far in 2025
Here are seven anesthesia lawsuits that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 1: -
The policy changes ASCA is fighting for in 2025 — and what's at stake
As federal policy updates come out of Washington at a rapid pace under a new presidential administration, ASC leaders and physicians remain watchful of policy shifts and legislation that will directly impact their practices. -
Where cardiology grows next
Cardiology has emerged as a leading specialty in the ASC industry, and the specialty has a number of promising areas of growth in the coming years: -
Nurse anesthetists outnumber anesthesiologists billing Medicare
In the last six months, 16.6% more nurse anesthetists have billed Medicare than anesthesiologists, according to a Center for Anesthesia Workforce Studies report published Feb. 7 by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. -
ASA leaders warn of safety impact of ketamine, opioids
In February, the American Society of Anesthesiologists issued guidance surrounding the use of ketamine in patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders.
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