Today's Top 20 Stories
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5 concerning numbers on physician retirement
An aging patient population — and an aging physician workforce — are making the projected shortage of 124,000 providers by 2034 seem more likely. -
10 ASCs hiring administrators
Here are 10 ASCs that posted job listings seeking administrators in the last month. -
Where do noncompetes target physicians?
Noncompetes have been a hot-button topic in healthcare, with supporters and those opposed to the practice each attempting to influence policy changes.
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Orlando Health starts $160M medical office building
Orlando Health has started construction on a $160 million medical office building focused on pediatric care, according to a Feb. 22 report from the Orlando Business Journal. -
3 cardiology partnerships to know
Here are three cardiology partnerships that Becker's has reported on since Jan 3: -
Medtech news ASC leaders should know
Here are five developments from medtech companies that ASC leaders should know: -
Stepping outside one's 'silo' key to growth, 1 surgeon says
Becker's connected with Jason Ko, MD, vice chair of clinical operations for the department of surgery at Northwestern Center for Hand Surgery in Chicago, to learn how he keeps his career as a physician fulfilling — despite any concerns he may have with the industry.
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ReFocus Eye Health adds 8 practices
Management organization ReFocus Eye Health has added eight ophthalmology practices in New Jersey to its portfolio. -
ASC masking updates: 8 things to know
In December, several major health systems made headlines when they reinstated COVID-19-era mask mandates for patients and providers amid a rise in respiratory virus cases. -
Why this U.S. Anesthesia Partners exec is excited about AI in the operating room
The U.S. anesthesia industry is facing several headwinds in 2024. From the impact of declining CMS reimbursements to ongoing staffing shortages and the interference of weight loss medications, including glucagon-like peptide 1 receptors, on patients, leaders have a lot to grapple with. -
Orthopedics' popularity continues to grow at ASCs
With higher-acuity cases shifting to the outpatient setting, orthopedics is becoming more commonplace at ASCs.
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5 cardiologists in the headlines
Here are five cardiologists Becker's has reported on since Jan. 29: -
US ASC market projected to pass $53B by 2029
The ASC market in the U.S. was valued at $36.54 billion and is projected to reach $53.67 billion by 2029. -
Congressman to visit Indiana ASC
U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym is paying a visit to the Surgery Center of Grander (Ind.) to meet with leaders of the Elkhart, Ind.-based Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center and South Bend, Ind.-based Beacon Health System, according to a Feb. 22 report from Goshen News. -
Oregon ASC set for demolition
The Salem, Ore.-based Willamette Surgery Center, which served patients in the area for over 20 years, will be demolished after closing its doors last fall, according to a Feb. 21 report from the Salem Reporter. -
Illinois cardiologist, practice cleared from patient death allegations
Mark Bovard, an Illinois Court of Appeals judge, has upheld a trial verdict clearing cardiologist Amit Dande, MD, and Springfield, Ill.-based Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants of any wrongdoing in the 2015 death of a patient. -
3 endoscopy updates
Here are three endoscopy updates that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 14: -
ASC market in the South grows: 5 moves
Here are five ASC updates in the South that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 10: -
5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Pittsburgh
The highest paid anesthesiologist in Pittsburgh earns $554,300 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
The Stark law cases making headlines
Here are two recent Stark law cases that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 23:
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