Today's Top 20 Stories
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10 spine ASCs to know
There are more than 3,500 orthopedic ASCs in the U.S., according to 2021 CMS figures, but many of them do not offer spine surgery. -
17 new ASCs in June
Here are 17 new ASCs Becker's has reported on in June: -
3 gastroenterology trends to watch
Bill Snyder, CEO of digital health company Vivante Health, spoke with Becker's on June 29 to discuss the gastroenterology trends he is monitoring.
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9 recent studies for ASC leaders to know
Here are eight studies for ASC leaders that Becker's has reported on recently: -
Walgreens healthcare updates: 5 recent moves
From resolving generic drug cost lawsuits to expanding care offerings, here are five moves from Walgreens Becker's has covered recently: -
Surgery Partners, Novant Health planning $328.7M medical center
ASC chain Surgery Partners and Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health have submitted plans for a $328.7 million medical center in Asheville, N.C., The Transylvania Times reported June 29. -
Nurse pay jumps nearly 5%
Registered nurse pay jumped 4.81 percent from 2020 to 2021, according to the Medical Group Management Association's "Management and Staff Compensation" report.
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5 wealthiest, 5 lowest net worth specialties
Infectious diseases and plastic surgery are at opposite ends of the net worth spectrum, according to Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021." -
Centene in the headlines: 8 recent updates
Here are five recent updates on one of the country's largest insurers: -
5 federal healthcare updates
From Roe v. Wade to reimbursement protocols, here are five federal healthcare updates Becker's has covered since June 6: -
Ground broken for 100K-SF joint venture ASC, endoscopy center
Gastroenterology group MNGI Digestive Health and Allina Health, both based in Minneapolis, broke ground on a joint venture multispecialty clinic, ASC and endoscopy center, REJournals reported June 30.
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Aurora Health Care multispecialty center to open July 10
Aurora Health Care's new Sheboygan, Wis., multispecialty medical center will open July 10. -
United Digestive, GI Alliance and more: 10 industry updates
Here are 10 updates on gastroenterology companies Becker's reported on during the second quarter: -
10 biggest ASC deals in Q2
Here are the biggest deals in the second quarter of 2022 that ASC leaders need to know: -
5 statistics making gastroenterologists nervous
From a rise in colorectal cancer cases to missed colonoscopy appointments, here are five numbers making gastroenterologists nervous. -
San Antonio's Methodist Northeast breaks ground on ASC
San Antonio-based Methodist Hospital Northeast is building a medical office building with an ASC, San Antonio Express-News reported June 30. -
Gastroenterology is 'really warming up' to telehealth, Vivante Health CEO says
Gastroenterology has the second highest telemedicine usage of any adult speciality, according to Doximity's "State of Telemedicine Report." -
Same surgery cost nearly 20 times more in HOPD than ASC in California
A retired orthopedic surgeon in Fresno, Calif., was charged nearly $4,000 more for a cataract surgery at a hospital outpatient department than his wife who received the same procedure at an ASC, Kaiser Health News reported June 27. -
5 reasons for physician practice finance improvement, decline in 2021
In 2021, 21 percent of physicians reported an improvement in practice finances compared to 2020 while 29 percent reported a decline, according to Medical Economics' "2022 Physician Report" released June 18. -
11 most popular ancillary physician services
Electrocardiogram services are the most popular ancillary services offered by physicians, according to Medical Economics' "2022 Physician Report" released June 18.