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The healthcare legislation taking center stage in 2024

From state colonoscopy changes to new malpractice legislation, here are 16 pieces of healthcare legislation physicians are watching in 2024: 

Physicians per capita across all 50 states and DC

Pennsylvania has the highest number of physicians per capita out of any state at 167.55 physicians for every 100,000 residents.

Recent moves by the 5 biggest ASC chains

These are the five biggest moves by the five biggest ASC chains so far in 2024: 

12 hospitals, health systems laying off employees

Here are 12 hospitals and health systems laying off employees since July 1, as reported by Becker’s:

GIs' concern over UnitedHealth's gold card program: 5 things to know

Some gastroenterologists have expressed concern over a lack of clarity in eligibility requirements in UnitedHealthcare’s new gold card program, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News reported Oct. 18. 

Surgery Partners, Value Health opens Florida ASC

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners and Leawood, Kan.-based ValueHealth have completed a new ASC in The Villages, Fla., according to an Oct. 18 report from CityBiz.

2 South Carolina ophthalmology practices join

The private practice of Charleston, S.C., ophthalmologist Ryan Pine, MD, is joining forces with Mattoon, Ill.-based Sarah Bush Lincoln, according to an Oct. 17 report from the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier. 

Alabama medical center rebrands, adds ASC

Foley, Ala.-based South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is rebranding, changing its name to Baldwin Health. 

CVS CEO steps down: 10 things to know

CVS Health CEO and president Karen Lynch has stepped down and will be replaced by David Joyner effective Oct. 17. 

CVS CEO steps down: 10 things to know

CVS Health CEO and president Karen Lynch has stepped down and will be replaced by David Joyner effective Oct. 17.