Today's Top 20 Stories
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5 supply chain updates for ASCs
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Endoscopy before age 50 linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer in women
Women who started endoscopic screenings at age 45 had a 50 percent to 60 percent lower risk of colorectal cancer compared to those who didn't screen at all, according to research published May 5 in JAMA Network Open. -
$8M Washington medical office building sold
A medical office building in Renton, Wash., was sold for $8.3 million, the Daily Journal of Commerce reported May 9.
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National Spine and Pain adds 12 Dallas locations, ASC to network
National Spine and Pain Centers, a network of minimally invasive spine and pain physicians has added 12 locations and an ASC to its network. -
Medtronic, Surgery Partners & more: 3 major deals for ASC leaders to know
From a Medtronic partnership to an ASC company investment, three recent deals show an increased interest in both ASCs and outpatient surgery. -
USPI vs. AmSurg vs. SCA: 10 key comparisons to know in 2022
United Surgical Partners International, AmSurg and Surgical Care Affiliates are the largest ASC chains in the U.S. -
Top 15 gastroenterology procedures by volume
Liver elastography was the gastroenterology procedure with the highest volume in 2021, according to claims data in a May report from Definitive Healthcare
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Travel nurse pay drops, but will crisis rates disappear?
The demand for travel nurses is dropping nationwide, and so is the pay, according to an April 8 Spectrum News 1 report. -
Surgical Care Affiliates rebrands to go beyond ASCs
Surgical Care Affiliates, one of the largest ASC networks in the U.S., rebranded to SCA Health. -
ASC tax on the chopping block in Connecticut
The Connecticut legislature's one-year, $24.2 billion state budget will eliminate ASC taxes by July 1, law firm Garfunkel Wild said May 6. -
9 industry updates for GI leaders
With moves from Gastro Health, GI Alliance and more, here are nine gastroenterology industry stories Becker's has reported on since May 3:
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3 anesthesiologists making headlines
Three anesthesiologists have made headlines recently, including a New York physician who purchased a medical office building and another convicted for opioid distribution. -
Missouri hospital to get another $1M for ASC
Houston, Mo.-based Texas County Missouri Hospital will get $1 million toward its new surgery center if a state budget approved by legislators is signed by the governor, Houston Herald reported May 9. -
Conmed to acquire In2Bones for $145M
Medical technology company Conmed is acquiring orthopedic devicemaker In2Bones for $145 million. -
23% of physicians say they've been mistreated at workplace
Nearly 1 in 4 physicians have experienced mistreatment in the workplace, according to research published May 6 in JAMA Network Open. -
HHS appeal of No Surprises Act on hold: 3 things ASCs should know
ASCs might have relief from the provisions of the No Surprises Act later this year after HHS requested a hold of its appeal of a federal court ruling in Texas that voided part of the act's arbitration process. -
Alaska ASC building sells for $23M
The building housing the Surgery Center of Fairbanks was sold for $23.3 million, according to an email shared with Becker's. -
2 gastrointestinal drugs get FDA approval
Two drugs treating gastrointestinal illnesses have received FDA approval, Phathom Pharmaceuticals said May 3. -
ASC won't lose provider status because of suit against physician, California court rules
A California court ruled that a surgical clinic will not lose its status as a healthcare provider solely because a physician acted beyond the scope of his license, allegedly causing a patient's death, Human Resources Director America reported May 6. -
Virginia health system plans outpatient facility
Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health is planning an outpatient facility as part of an upcoming mixed-use development in Chesterfield, Va., Richmond BizSense reported May 9.