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Wisconsin hospital planning $43M project with ASC 

Froedtert Health and Medical College of Wisconsin is planning a $43 million project that would include an ASC in Sheboygan, Milwaukee Business Journal reported April 5. 

Gastroenterologist running for New Hampshire governor 

New Hampshire gastroenterologist and state senator from Rye, N.H., Tom Sherman is running for governor. 

9 physician billionaires on Forbes’ 2022 list

Nine U.S. physicians appeared on Forbes’ 36th annual list of the world’s richest people.

10 best medical schools for surgeons for 2023, per US News

Boston-based Harvard University is the No. 1 medical school for surgeons, according to U.S. News and World Repot’s list of best medical schools for 2023. 

2021 physician group acquisitions up 119%

The number of physician group acquisitions last year grew significantly over 2020, according to a report from professional service network PwC.

1 legacy of COVID-19 will be waves of later-stage cancer patients, says GI director

The COVID-19 pandemic changed society in several ways, seemingly overnight.

ASC financial health on the line: An update on net working capital

The average net working capital of ASCs is $1.3 million per year, a benchmark of a surgery center’s financial health, according to the VMG Health’s “Intellimarker 2022” report.

Rise of surgical robotics mirrors that of laparoscopy, says GI director

Technology is always advancing, but sometimes trendlines look familiar.

5 joint venture ASC updates

A private equity firm invested in a joint-venture ASC chain, and four joint venture ASCs were opened or announced in March.Five joint venture ASC updates:1. Fort Worth, Texas-based Medical City Alliance opened an outpatient surgery center on its campus…

A glimpse into the Western ASC market

Some ASC leaders say the Western market, particularly California, is primed for ASC growth after that state’s COVID-19 regulations required hospitals and ASCs in the area to coordinate equipment, staffing and patient needs in the area, highlighting the…