Today's Top 20 Stories
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Independence vs. employment: where do cardiologists fall?
Consolidation has been on the rise across healthcare, and cardiology is no different. -
Patients and ASCs in 2024: 9 safety stats to know
The quarterly "ASC Quality Collaboration Report" highlights safety benchmarks at ASCs nationwide, tracking patient safety metrics such as fall rates, burn rates and more. -
The 10 best, worst states for healthcare in 2024
Rhode Island was ranked as the top state for healthcare in 2024, earning a score of 100 from MoneyGeek.
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Who gets hurt in the ASC market frenzy?
Consolidation is on the rise across healthcare, and ASCs are no different. But how does consolidation impact the future and function of ASCs? -
UChicago patient 1st in world to receive new ulcerative colitis treatment
A patient at the University of Chicago became the first person to receive a recently FDA-approved treatment for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, according to a Sept. 17 news release by the university. -
3 GIs honored for IBD research
Three physicians have earned the annual Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation Sherman Prizes, which recognize excellence in the field of inflammatory bowel diseases. -
HCA Healthcare bets big on outpatient strategy
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is looking to outpatient and ASC strategy to drive growth.
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FDA issues warning to ophthalmic drug producer
The FDA has issued a warning letter to Regenerative Processing Plant after conducting an inspection of the facility. The plant manufactures two ophthalmic drug products, Regener-Eyes Professional Ophthalmic Solution and Regener-Eyes LITE Ophthalmic Solution. -
MedStar opens 7th ASC
Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health has opened a seventh ASC to serve the region in Annapolis, Md., according to a Sept. 18 report from The Baynet. -
What ASCs need to know about the proposed HIPAA changes
HHS is expected to issue a final rule amending aspects of HIPAA later this year, and Bellinger Moody, chief compliance officer of Coronis Health, laid out the key aspects to know in a Sept. 4 blog post. -
Sentencing delayed for anesthesiologist accused of tampering with IV bags at ASC
The sentencing for an Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, a former anesthesiologist at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas who is accused of tampering with IV bags, has been delayed for the fourth time, CBS News Texas reported Sept. 18.
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3 physician-owned hospitals shuttering services
Physician-owned hospitals have garnered growing attention as rural healthcare access faces worsening shortages and critical gaps in services. -
Colorado surgery center closes after 'abrupt' provider departures
CommonSpirit Vascular Surgery Penrose, a clinic located inside Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo., was forced to close after an "abrupt departure of all medical providers," The Denver Gazette reported Sept. 18. -
Physician pay vs. medical school debt in 2024
Medical education debt is growing, and some physician leaders feel physician pay isn't growing fast enough to account for rising debt paired with rising practice costs. -
New Jersey board revokes license of physician posing 'imminent danger to public'
The New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners has revoked the license of a Cedar Grove, N.J.-based physician who is accused of traveling to dozens of offices to perform invasive aesthetic procedures with inadequate training. -
New $200M Sentara medical office building 45% occupied
A new medical office building at the Sentara Albemarle Regional Health Campus in Elizabeth City, N.C., is only 45% occupied by medical practices, according to a Sept. 17 report from the Daily Advance. -
Faculty oppose removal of Pennsylvania dean ahead of merger
Elkins Park, Pa.-based Salus University is removing the dean of its Pennsylvania College of Optometry as the university moves forward on a merger with Philadelphia-based Drexel University, according to a Sept. 13 report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. -
Anesthesiologist pleads guilty to Schedule II drug conspiracy
A Louisville anesthesiologist has pleaded guilty to conspiring with others to issue pre-signed and unsigned prescriptions for Schedule II drugs. -
North Carolina schedules hearing for proposed Atrium ASC
On Oct. 14, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will hold a public hearing for Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s certificate-of-need application to open a new ASC, the Winston-Salem Journal reported Sept. 18. -
CISA issues cyberspace safety guidelines
On Aug. 21, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency published guidance concerning best practices for event logging of security concerns in order to fight cyberthreats.
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