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  1. 5 groups behind some of the ASC industry's biggest players

    Private equity firms spent $206 billion on healthcare ventures in 2022, according to a report by AMN Healthcare. That amount of cash flow has the potential to influence the ASC industry in a major way.
  2. Top physician practices for surgery: Castle Connolly

    Castle Connolly ranked the top physician practices for surgery care for 2024. 
  3. 6 new Ohio ASC projects

    Here are six ASCs in Ohio that were opened, announced or expanded this year, as reported by Becker's in 2024:

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  1. Top physician practices for gastroenterology: Castle Connolly

    Connecticut GI in Rocky Hill, Conn., is the top physician practice for gastroenterology, according to a ranking by Castle Connolly.
  2. Top hospitals, health systems for gastroenterology: Castle Connolly

    Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital and New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health are the top hospital and health system, respectively, for gastroenterology, according to a ranking by Castle Connolly.
  3. ORA Orthopedics to build $50M facility, ASC

    Bettendorf, Iowa-based ORA Orthopedics plans to build a 113,000-square-foot headquarters and ASC, The Quad City Times reported March 22.
  4. $1.8B in 3 years: The acquisitions driving Tenet's growth   

    Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, has inked more than $1.8 billion in acquisitions since 2021, Tenet said in its annual report filed with the SEC on Feb. 16.

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  1. Healthcare worker minimum wage by state

    The minimum wage increased for 22 states at the beginning of the year, giving a pay boost to nearly 10 million workers.
  2. 4 new Texas ASCs in 2024

    Here are four ASCs in Texas that were opened, announced or expanded this year, as reported by Becker's in 2024:
  3. 6 large health systems diving headfirst into ASC growth

    From California to New York, major health systems across the country are making a splash in the ASC market.
  4. The Change Healthcare cyberattack continues to plague physicians

    On Feb. 21, Change Healthcare reported "enterprise-wide connectivity issues" that turned into a cybersecurity incident that rocked the U.S. health system.

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  1. Colonoscopy costs at ASCs vs. HOPDs in each state

    The average cost of a colonoscopy at a hospital outpatient department is $1,608, compared to $1,136 at an ASC, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health's cost calculator.
  2. Knee arthroscopy costs at ASCs vs. HOPDs in each state

    The average cost of a knee arthroscopy with cartilage removal at a hospital outpatient department in California is $6,063, compared to $3,959 at an ASC, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health's cost calculator.
  3. The ASC companies making waves

    Here are three ASC companies that have been making headlines over the last few months. 
  4. UCLA Health names Dr. Priscilla Hsue as chief of cardiology

    Priscilla Hsue, MD, has been named chief of the division of cardiology at Los Angeles-based UCLA Health.
  5. Salem Regional set to open $40M ASC, outpatient center

    Salem (Ohio) Regional Medical Center's new outpatient pavilion is set to open its doors in Columbiana, NBC affiliate WFMJ reported March 20. 
  6. 5 hospitals laying off employees: What it could mean for ASCs

    While layoffs are slowing at hospitals and health systems as margins improve, some are still having to cut staff due to financial issues. 
  7. Virginia physician sentenced for prescribing, distributing over 1M oxycodone pills

    Kirsten Ball, MD, a former physician in Arlington, Va., was sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally prescribing and distributing more than 1 million oxycodone pills.
  8. Stark law's unintended consequences

    Some of the largest recoveries by the Justice Department in the last year were Stark law violations, and some leaders worry the policy is hurting physicians rather than preventing corruption. 
  9. Top physician practices for cardiology: Castle Connolly 

    Castle Connolly ranked the top physician practices for heart and vascular care for 2024. 

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