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$18.6M cardiology ASC coming to Alabama

The Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency in Montgomery, Ala., has issued a certificate of need for an $18.6 million cardiology ASC, according to an Aug. 28 report from ABC affiliate WBMA. 

Site neutrality could save $471B over 10 years

ASC leaders and physicians remain frustrated with Medicare and private payers over disparities in reimbursements between their facilities and hospital outpatient departments. 

5 physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology

Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology: 

5 game-changing colonoscopy updates in 2024

Here are five legislative moves and studies that are shifting colorectal cancer care:

Regulatory scrutiny leaving private equity 'hesitant' to invest in ASCs 

Private equity has long shown interest in ASCs, but some industry leaders believe that heightened scrutiny of PE’s healthcare investments could dampen this trend.

Regulatory scrutiny leaving private equity 'hesitant' to invest in ASCs 

Private equity has long shown interest in ASCs, but some industry leaders believe that heightened scrutiny of PE’s healthcare investments could dampen this trend.

Meet the PE group challenging Optum for Surgery Partners acquisition

Private equity firm TPG is one of the groups vying against UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum, to purchase Brentwood, Tenn.-based ASC operator Surgery Partners, Bloomberg reported Aug. 23.

Who's leasing shuttered Walmart Health clinics?

Walmart said in April that it was shuttering all 51 of its clinics along with its telehealth business, citing financial issues.

25 colleges with the highest financial payoff

Forbes recently released its list of the 500 top colleges in America for 2024, with 25 universities being named top facilities for the best return on investment. 

5 major hospital sell-offs in 2024

Here are five major hospital sales in 2024: