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The bright future of pediatric IBD treatment

Diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal diseases in children can be challenging. But Lina Felipez, MD, and pediatric gastroenterologist at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami sees a future in intestinal ultrasounds.

How ASCs benefit orthopedic surgeons

ASCs offer several unique perks to clinicians, with some stark differences to their hospital outpatient department counterparts. 

10 new cardiology practices this year

Here are 10 cardiology practices that have opened so far this year: 

McLeod Health adds interventional cardiologist

Interventional cardiologist Christoph Sossou, MD, has joined the staff at McLeod Cardiology Associates.

WVU adds 4 cardiac, thoracic surgeons

The Morgantown-based West Virginia University Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute have added four new surgeons, according to a Sept. 4 report from My Buckhannon.

The challenges ASCs cannot afford to avoid

While technology like artificial intelligence and EHRs can help save physicians and their practices time and money, these advancements can present downsides that weigh on physicians. 

ASC leader pay and satisfaction, by the numbers

Compensation for ASC leaders is on the rise, according to OR Manager. 

California passes bill targeting PE healthcare investments

The California legislature recently passed a bill requiring private equity groups and hedge funds to give written notice, and in certain cases obtain consent, before investing in the state’s healthcare industry.  

$6.3M medical office building foreclosed on

A medical office building in Richmond, Va., has been foreclosed and is heading to auction, according to a Sept. 5 report from Richmond BizSense. 

Maine eye surgery center files 2nd bankruptcy

Bangor-based Vision Care of Maine filed for Chapter 11 protection in August, marking the second time the surgery center has filed for bankruptcy, according to a Sept. 4 report by Bangor Daily News.