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FTC studying physician consolidation as hospital employment thrives
The Federal Trade Commission is requiring Aetna, Anthem, Florida Blue, Cigna, Health Care Service Corp. and UnitedHealthcare to provide patient-level commercial claims data for inpatient, outpatient and physician services as it studies the effect of physician consolidation, the agency announced Jan. 14. -
Montecito acquires Ohio medical office building with ASC
Nashville, Tenn.-based Montecito Medical Real Estate acquired a medical office building in Sandusky, Ohio, that houses Northern Ohio Medical Specialists, the firm announced Jan. 13. -
Ophthalmology practice network adds 3 groups
CVP, a network of ophthalmology practices, added three new practices to its platform, the company announced on Jan. 14. -
ValueHealth acquires Illinois surgery center
ValueHealth acquired Oswego, Ill.-based Kendall Pointe Surgery Center, according to a Jan. 14 news release. -
USPI added 61 ASCs in 2020, plans to gain up to 40 more this year: 10 things to know
United Surgical Partners International expects big growth in 2021. -
How Tenet, HCA Healthcare and Surgery Partners' shares performed this week
Here's how Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare and Nashville-based Surgery Partners' shares have fluctuated over the last five days. -
Surgery Partners reports $1.86B in 2020 revenue: 11 things to know
Surgery Partners reported full-year revenue for 2020 of $1.86 billion on Jan. 11. -
Federal government advances collusion charges against ASC management company & more — 12 ASC industry notes
Here are 12 updates on ASC companies and industry-relevant companies to note: -
Tenet's strategic shift to ASCs: 5 details
Tenet is moving away from high-cost, lower margin hospitals and deepening its portfolio of lower cost, higher margin ASCs. -
Flagship acquires Florida surgery center
Flagship Healthcare Trust acquired Panama City (Fla.) Surgery Center, its second acquisition in the state within the week, the firm announced Jan. 4. -
What 6 ASC leaders think about industry consolidation
Nearly half of independent physicians think consolidation in healthcare is inevitable, according to a survey from McKinsey & Co., but the overwhelming majority of small and independent practice owners believe they should fight to stay independent. Physician-owned ASCs face similar pressures to merge with larger organizations to survive, especially amid the pandemic. Here are thoughts from six ASC industry leaders about consolidation. -
Arizona medical building with surgery center purchased by real estate developer
A 187,690-square-foot medical building in Arizona was purchased by real estate developer Meridian, according to a Jan. 7 report from AZ Big Media. -
98,000-square-foot medical building in Illinois sold to real estate group — 4 details
A medical office in Peoria, Ill., was sold to Remedy Medical Properties for an undisclosed amount, according to a Jan. 7 report from RE Journals. -
2 multibillion-dollar healthcare deals announced within 24 hours
Two significant deals announced on Jan. 6 have the potential to make a big difference in the healthcare industry. -
Pinnacle Dermatology acquires 5-location Virginia practice with surgery center
Private equity-backed Pinnacle Dermatology expanded into Virginia by acquiring Fredericksburg-based Virginia Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center. -
7 ASC, specialty acquisitions in December
Becker's ASC Review reported on seven ASC or specialty practice acquisitions in December: -
How Tenet, HCA Healthcare and Surgery Partners' shares performed this week
Here's how Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare and Nashville-based Surgery Partners' shares have fluctuated over the last five days. -
28 things to know about USPI, SCA, AmSurg and Surgery Partners
Here are 28 things to know about United Surgical Partners International, Surgical Care Affiliates, AmSurg and Surgery Partners headed into the new year. -
Hospitals prioritizing own employees for COVID-19 vaccines over independent physicians & more — 11 ASC industry notes
Here are 11 updates on ASC companies and industry-relevant companies to note: -
Vision Innovation Partners completes 17th acquisition
Vision Innovation Partners has acquired Eyes of York (Pa.), according to a Jan. 4 news release.
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