Today's Top 20 Stories
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14 new ASCs in March
Here are 14 new ASCs opened or announced in March: -
The most expensive states for physicians to buy a home
California is the most expensive state for physicians to buy a home in, according to an April 2 report from CNBC based on a Bankrate analysis of Redfin sales data. -
Eye Physicians of Libertyville acquires Illinois eye clinic
Eye Physicians of Libertyville (Ill.) acquired Northern Illinois Eye Clinic in Mundelein.
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The number of ASCs in all 50 states
There are a total of 6,087 Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S.; however, the number of ASCs in each state varies widely, according to data from the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association. -
The 10 physician billionaires
Ten physicians made Forbes' 38th World's Billionaires list, released April 2. -
$21M ASC opens in Tennessee
A $21 million ASC, TriStar Summit Surgery Center, has opened in Lebanon, Tenn., according to a March 30 report from The Lebanon Democrat. -
Trial underway for anesthesiologist accused of poisoning IV bags at ASC
The trial for Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, an anesthesiologist who allegedly injected heart-stopping drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas, began April 1, local Fox affiliate KDFW reported April 2.
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Physicians, marketers across 5 states to pay $1.5M to settle kickback allegations
Physicians and marketers in five states agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle false claims allegations stemming from a laboratory kickback scheme. -
3 organizations taking on shuttering ASCs
In the last year, three major healthcare providers have taken on ASCs from shuttering providers and management groups: -
Colorado anesthesiologist arrested for alleged patient abuse
A Colorado anesthesiologist was arrested for alleged unlawful sexual contact, local NBC affiliate 9News reported April 1. -
United Digestive names Dr. Neal Patel as CEO
Neal Patel, MD, is the new CEO of United Digestive.
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6 hospital closures in 1 month
As more hospitals close amid financial headwinds, ASCs might need to be prepared for patient volume shifts. -
HCA's CEO-to-worker pay ratio
The highest paid executive at Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare was paid 356 times more than the health system's median employee in 2023, according to a March 15 proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. -
1st reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using Apple Vision Pro performed at AdventHealth ASC
G. Russell Huffman, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopedic Institute, has completed the first reverse total shoulder arthroplasty using the Apple Vision Pro. -
Saint Alphonsus acquires ASC from closing medical group
Boise, Idaho-based Saint Alphonsus will acquire Saltzer Health's ASC and two urgent care centers as the provider shutters its operations in the area, according to an April 1 report from CBS affiliate Idaho News. -
The biggest threat to gastroenterology
In 2021, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force began recommending colorectal cancer screening to start at age 45. However, some patients are still delaying screening. -
Washington bill authorizes certified anesthesiologist assistants
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5184, introducing certified anesthesiologist assistant licensure, according to an April 1 report by The Ritz Herald. -
Intermountain Idaho physician group shutters
Intermountain Health's physician group Saltzer Health in Nampa, Idaho, closed March 29, a spokesperson said in a statement shared with Becker's. -
UCLA Health acquires hospital, ASC from HCA Healthcare
UCLA Health acquired West Hills Hospital and Medical Center, which includes a freestanding ASC, from HCA Healthcare. -
Optometrist sues former employer for gender discrimination, retaliation
Optometrist Alana Curatola, OD, has filed a gender discrimination and workplace retaliation lawsuit against Sequim, Wash.-based Northwest Eye Surgeons alleging she was fired the day after returning back to work from parental leave, according to an April 1 report from Medscape.
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