Today's Top 20 Stories
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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. -
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. -
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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4 gastroenterologists in the headlines
Here are four gastroenterologists Becker's has reported on since Feb. 15: -
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. -
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. -
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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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. -
3 GI practices to know
Here are three gastroenterology practices to know that Becker's has reported on so far in February: -
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. -
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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5 things to know about Optum
UnitedHealth Group's Optum has become a powerhouse in healthcare. -
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. -
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.: -
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. -
The big trends this gastroenterologist is watching
Low reimbursements and staff retention are just a few of the trends on gastroenterologists' minds. -
American Vision Partners suffers data breach
Medical Management Resource Group, doing business as American Vision Partners, experienced a cybersecurity incident impacting patient data. -
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. -
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. -
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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