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  1. 5 Medicare Advantage updates

    Medicare Advantage has been a divisive topic in the healthcare industry as of late, with some health systems cutting ties with certain insurers or with the program entirely.
  2. Meet the leaders of the 7 best hospitals in New York for cardiac surgery

    Healthgrades recently released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac surgery, including seven in New York.
  3. 5 highest paid cardiologists in Milwaukee

    The highest paid cardiologist in Milwaukee earns $842,200, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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  1. 4 gastroenterologists in the headlines

    Here are four gastroenterologists Becker's has reported on since Feb. 15:
  2. USPI's rise to the top

    United Surgical Partners International has solidified itself as a market leader in the ASC segment, operating the most centers and affiliating with the highest number of physicians of any chain in the U.S. 
  3. Endoscopy ASC proposed in DC

    The District of Columbia State Health Planning and Development Agency has received a certificate of need application for an ASC from the District Endoscopy Center, according to a notice posted in The Washington Times.
  4. Florida hospital adds anesthesia-less endoscopies

    Orlando (Fla.) Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children has added the EvoEndo single-use endoscopy system to perform anesthesia-free endoscopies for pediatric patients over the age of 5, according to a Feb. 23 report from local news affiliate WFTV. 

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  1. New England Surgical Suites earns joint replacement, spine accreditation

    Natick, Mass.-based New England Surgical Suites has earned an advanced orthopedic certification for both total joint replacements and complex spine surgery from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. 
  2. 3 GI practices to know

    Here are three gastroenterology practices to know that Becker's has reported on so far in February:
  3. TidalHealth names ambulatory anesthesiology director

    Salisbury, Md.-based TidalHealth has named Charles Kim, MD, as its medical director for ambulatory anesthesia sites, according to a Feb. 26 report from the Cape Gazette.
  4. What an ASC did to avoid room shutdowns

    Andrew Lovewell, CEO of Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group, realized his surgery center had a problem. The demand for services was high, but cases couldn't get scheduled because of gaps in anesthesia coverage.

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  1. 5 things to know about Optum

    UnitedHealth Group's Optum has become a powerhouse in healthcare.
  2. False Claims Act settlements, judgements surpass $2.68B in 2023

    False Claims Act settlements and judgments surpassed $2.68 billion during the 2023 fiscal year, according to a Feb. 22 news release from the Justice Department.
  3. Meet the leaders of 5 state ASC organizations

    Here are the leaders of the ASC organizations in the five states with the most ambulatory surgery centers in the U.S.:
  4. Can AI diagnose patients better than ophthalmologists?

    Artificial intelligence may outperform physicians when it comes to diagnosing and treating glaucoma, according to a Feb. 22 study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. 
  5. The big trends this gastroenterologist is watching

    Low reimbursements and staff retention are just a few of the trends on gastroenterologists' minds. 
  6. American Vision Partners suffers data breach

    Medical Management Resource Group, doing business as American Vision Partners, experienced a cybersecurity incident impacting patient data.
  7. UF Health breaks ground on 42.5-acre health campus

    The University of Florida and UF Health broke ground on UF Health Durbin Park, a 42.5-acre health and wellness campus in St. Johns, Fla.
  8. How GI salaries stack up

    Gastroenterologist salaries far surpass some of the other highest paying careers in the U.S., with GIs earning $501,000 annually, including base salaries, bonuses and stock options, according to Medscape's 2023 compensation report. 
  9. Crozer Health, Nemours team up for cardiology

    Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health has partnered with Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley, to expand pediatric cardiology services in the region, according to a Feb. 23 report from The Philadelphia Tribune. 

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