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Texas hospital adds outpatient clinic, pediatric ambulatory surgery
Tyler, Texas-based Christus Trinity Mother Frances and Pediatric Surgical Associates are teaming up to open an outpatient clinic and offer ambulatory surgery, the Longview News-Journal reported Jan. 13.
No Surprises Act begins: What anesthesia providers need to know
The No Surprises Act went into effect Jan. 1, meaning out-of-network anesthesia providers are prohibited from balance billing.
Worst of omicron coming for Midwest & 7 more COVID-19 updates
Eight COVID-19 updates from the last week:
Medical group deals up 121% last quarter: 4 details
The medical group transactions market heated up at the end of last year, more than doubling the number of fourth quarter deals from the previous year.
‘2 steps forward and 3 steps back’: Georgia endoscopy center’s struggle to survive
Staff shortages, exacerbated by COVID-19 spikes and vaccination mandates, have some endoscopy centers struggling to stay afloat.
One GI closes 2nd deal of year in Indiana
One GI added Terre Haute, Ind.-based Digestive Health Associates to its network, the gastroenterology management company said Jan. 13.
New Jersey ASCs, physician-owner to pay $7.4M to settle fraud allegations
Six New Jersey surgery centers and medical offices affiliated with the Interventional Pain Management Center, owned by Amit Poonia, MD, have agreed to pay $7.4 million to resolve fraud allegations.
Best-paying healthcare jobs — anesthesiologist is No. 1.
Physician was named the sixth best-paying healthcare job, according to a U.S. News & World Report list released Jan. 11.
7 federal updates ASCs should know
Here are seven updates from the federal government since Jan. 1:
Alabama physician, ASC founder dies
ASC founder Ronald Mitchell Stewart, MD, died Jan. 8 at age 81, according to his obituary published on the Anniston Star.
