Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. Roseman University of Health Sciences to offer nurse anesthesia program

    Henderson, Nev.-based Roseman University of Health Sciences' college of nursing is launching a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia program.
  2. Envision anesthesiology division affected by data breach

    Bay Area Anesthesia, a division of Envision Physician Services, was recently affected by a data breach involving Bowden Barlow’s computer systems.
  3. Crozer Health nixes ASC plans

    Springfield Township, Pa.-based Crozer Health has nixed plans to reopen its shuttered Springfield campus's emergency department and medical center as an orthopedic ASC, according to a March 5 report from the Philadelphia Business Journal.

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  1. The colonoscopy conundrum

    Gastroenterology physicians and practices are facing a major challenge: increased demand for colonoscopies amid declining reimbursements. 
  2. Wisconsin physician sentenced to prison for selling prescriptions 

    A Fond du Lac, Wis.-based psychiatrist was sentenced to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised release for illegally distributing controlled substances and lying to federal agents. 
  3. UAMS eye institute adds Dr. Chaow Charoenkijkajorn

    Little Rock, Ark.-based Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science added Chaow Charoenkijkajorn, MD, to its staff.
  4. Ohio University to launch nurse anesthesia program

    Athens-based Ohio University, in collaboration with Columbus-based OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, is launching a new nurse anesthesia program, Spectrum News 1 reported March 4.

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  1. Doubling down on healthcare monopolies: 4 cases to know

    In the last six months, health systems and the U.S. Justice Department have filed antitrust lawsuits and launched investigations, alleging monopolies against insurance providers, anesthesia providers and more. 
  2. The clinic closures of 2024 and what they mean for ASCs

    Hospitals are continuing to face financial hardships, and some are resorting to closing clinics or shuttering outpatient services. 
  3. Providence Anesthesiology Associates hit total joint milestone in 2023

    Charlotte, N.C.-based Providence Anesthesiology Associates completed 2,498 same-day total joint procedures at its ASCs in 2023.
  4. Physician vs. healthcare CEO pay: 7 stats to know 

    Here are seven stats to know about how physician pay stacks up compared to CEO pay: 

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  1. 7 Midwestern medical office buildings trading hands in 2024

    As medical office building transactions heat up in 2024, here are seven Midwestern transactions to know: 
  2. Chicago physician invites news crew to 1st colonoscopy

    Ngozi Ezike, MD, CEO of Sinai Chicago and former director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, invited NBC Chicago to film her first screening colonoscopy, the news outlet reported March 4.
  3. Physicians under arrest: 5 criminal cases in 2 weeks

    Here are five physicians who have been arrested or charged with crimes, pleaded guilty or been sentenced recently, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 23:
  4. What can be done about the anesthesia shortage?

    Anesthesia is facing provider shortages and reimbursement declines, affecting ASCs, physicians and hospitals across the country. 
  5. Physician sentenced for illegally dispensing prescriptions via telehealth

    A former physician in California was sentenced to 37 months in prison for illegally dispensing prescriptions for controlled substances during telemedicine sessions. 
  6. Silver Cross, Premier Suburban open multispecialty center

    New Lenox, Ill.-based Silver Cross Hospital and Premier Suburban Medical Group are set to open a multispecialty center in Orland Park, Ill.
  7. Mercy taps president of cardiovascular services

    St. Louis, Mo.-based Mercy named Michael Englehart president of cardiovascular services across the health system.
  8. Duke University ASCs remove visitor restrictions

    Durham, N.C.-based Duke University ASCs will lift patient visitation restrictions effective March 5, according to a March 4 report from WRAL News.
  9. The state of physician ownership and ASCs 

    Here are nine key statistics on physician and ASC ownership changes:

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