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DISC expanding via new PE-backed parent company
Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center is planning to grow its footprint in California and around the U.S. through its newly-formed parent company Trias Global, Orange County Business Journal reported Aug. 2.
New PE-backed spine device company targets ASC surgeons
Inspan merged with Sacrix to form Insrix, a new spine device company, effective July 1.
How physician retirement age compares to the US average
The retirement age in the U.S. is up by four years since 1991, to an average age of 61, according to a new report from Gallup.
CMS pay cuts will push physicians to employed models, Yale professor says
Some physician leaders are worried that CMS’ proposal to decrease the physician pay conversion factor by $1.53 to $33.08 will accelerate the migration of physicians to employed settings over independent models.
Physician investments jump 20% in Q2: 4 notes
The median investment/subsidy per physician jumped 22 percent from the second quarter of 2021 to 2022, according to Kaufman Hall’s “Physician Flash Report” published Aug. 1.
9 supply chain updates
Supply chain developments reported by Becker’s since July 26.
Unifeye Vision Partners snags 4th Minnesota practice
Unifeye Vision Partners added a fourth Minnesota practice to its network.
Geisinger opens $80M specialty outpatient center
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger cut the ribbon on its $80 million specialty outpatient center in Pittston, Pa., on Aug. 1, the Pennsylvania Business Report reported Aug. 2.
Unemployment rate in all 50 states for 2022: Bureau of Labor Statistics
The unemployment rate in the U.S. continues to fall following record-high unemployment rates at the beginning of the pandemic, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics in its The Economics Daily report.
Thomas Park Investments acquired $75M in medical office buildings in 1st half of year
Thomas Park Investments acquired $75 million in medical office buildings in the first half of 2022, halfway to its year-long goal of $150 million in acquisitions.
