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  1. The advice healthcare executives would give their younger selves

    Thirteen physicians in healthcare leadership roles recently joined Becker's to share the advice they would give their younger selves.
  2. 4 moves in the state with the most ASCs

    California has the most ASCs of any state in the U.S., with 848 centers. Florida, the state with the second-largest ASC presence, has 468. 
  3. If ASC leaders won the lottery, what would they buy?

    Many of us have dreamed of winning the lottery, but what would you actually do with the money? 

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  1. 4 ASC moves in Texas

    ASC activity has ramped up in the South — particularly in Texas.
  2. What PAs are paid in all 50 states

    The average annual salary for physician assistants in the U.S. is $121,952, according to career website ZipRecruiter.
  3. The 7 best hospitals in Washington for outpatient joint replacements

    Healthgrades ranked the top hospitals for outpatient joint replacements in 2023, including seven in Washington.
  4. 5 highest paid cardiologists in Houston

    The highest paid cardiologist in Houston earns $1,500,000, 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. American College of Surgeons, Society for Vascular Surgery up standards for outpatient care

    The American College of Surgeons and the Society for Vascular Surgery released updated standards for outpatient vascular centers to provide effective care for patients.
  2. USPI, Surgery Partners & more: 5-year growth of the industry's biggest players

    Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, AmSurg (Nashville, Tenn.), SCA Health (Deerfield, Ill.), HCA Healthcare (Nashville) and Surgery Partners (Nashville) are leading the ASC market by number of centers in 2023. 
  3. The best hospitals in Minnesota for orthopedic surgery

    Healthgrades has ranked the top 100 hospitals for orthopedic surgery in 2023, including 3 hospitals in Minnesota:
  4. The Stark law change targeting an 'out-of-control' physician issue

    CMS recently passed a Stark law update that will allow hospitals and healthcare providers to improve mental health services for physicians.

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  1. 3 ASCs facing backlash

    Here are three ASCs who have faced opposition so far in 2023: 
  2. 5 forces shaping the ASC industry

    ASCs are resilient, but they are not immune to the forces that continue to shape healthcare.
  3. American Physician Partners files for bankruptcy: What ASCs need to know

    Medical staffing company American Physician Partners has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. 
  4. USPI's grip on the ASC industry: 5 stats 

    Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare's surgery center arm, is the largest ASC chain in the country. 
  5. 4 colonoscopy updates

    Here are four colonoscopy updates Becker's has reported on since Aug. 18:
  6. Sutter North Surgery Center vendor hit with data breach

    Sightpath Medical filed a data breach notice on behalf of Sutter North Surgery Center in Yuba City, Calif., on Sept. 8, JDSupra reported Sept. 18. 
  7. 6 drug shortages to watch

    Six drugs have been listed as in shortage since the beginning of September, according to data from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 
  8. Best hospitals in Maryland for orthopedic surgery

    Healthgrades has ranked the top 100 hospitals for orthopedic surgery in 2023, including three hospitals in Maryland.
  9. The 4 best hospitals in Ohio for outpatient joint replacements

    Healthgrades ranked the top hospitals for outpatient joint replacements in 2023, including four in Ohio. 

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