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4 ASC moves in a state primed for the industry’s growth
Utah is primed for ASC growth. The state has seen the highest population growth, an 18.4 percent increase, of any state over the last 10 years and doesn’t require providers to apply for a certificate of need to build an ASC.
Endovascular surgery device shows promise after 1-year study
An endovascular surgical device could benefit patients with severe deep venous insufficiency, according to a recent study published in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
Acquisitions, new devices and more: 4 supply chain updates
The beginning of March has already seen two supply-chain-related acquisitions, and a new surgical device could be nearing full market approval.
ASC ownership structure breakdown
Sixty percent of ASC ownership is physician-only, according to Avanza’s “2022 Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures” report.
‘You’re basically a robot’: One physician’s thoughts on loss of autonomy
With more than 70 percent of physicians now employed by hospitals and corporations, many physicians are left with little say in how the healthcare industry is changing.
5 gastroenterology surgeries are the most common ASC procedures
The top five most common procedures performed at an ASC are gastroenterology procedures, according to data firm Definitive Healthcare.
New GIs outearn their more tenured peers in these 4 cities
New gastroenterologists earn higher salaries than some with more experience in four of the biggest U.S. cities.
Ochsner LSU Health snaps up physician group
Shreveport, La.-based Ochsner LSU Health has signed an agreement to acquire Regional Urology, an eight-physician group, ABC affiliate KTBS3 reported March 8.
Visa, Mastercard to hike merchant fees in April
Two major credit card companies plan to increase merchant fees, according to The Wall Street Journal.
New Jersey physician convicted in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme
A New Jersey rheumatologist was convicted by a federal jury for defrauding Medicare and other insurers, the Justice Department said in a March 8 statement.
