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HCA opens outpatient orthopedic surgery center in Nashville

HCA Healthcare’s ambulatory surgery division opened its new Southern Joint Surgery Center with seven physician partners in downtown Nashville, according to a July 12 company news release.

10 biggest gastroenterology deals in Q2

Here are the 10 biggest gastroenterology deals in the second quarter of 2022:

Children’s Minnesota ASC resumes procedures after 2-year pandemic hiatus

The Children’s Minnesota Minnetonka Surgery and Specialty Center is resuming outpatient surgery, ABC affiliate KSTP reported July 12.

Why physicians are turning away from private practice

Physicians are flocking to employed models over private practice, a trend that’s picked up momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, JDSupra reported January 11. 

Barnes-Jewish Hospital and physician group starting joint-venture ASC

St. Louis-based Barnes-Jewish Hospital is starting a joint venture ASC with physician group Washington University Physicians, CBS affiliate KMOV reported July 11.

Healthcare Realty Trust to sell 27 properties worth $807M as part of merger

Healthcare Realty Trust is currently under contract with five parties to sell or enter into joint ventures for 27 medical properties nationwide totaling $807 million, Commercial Search reported July 11.

5-building medical complex sold in New Jersey

Vantage Commercial has sold a five-building medical complex in Hammonton, N.J., ROI-NJ reported July 11. 

9 physician fraud cases in 5 weeks

Here are nine physician fraud cases Becker’s has reported on since June 2:

Court revives surgeon’s antitrust suit against IU Health

An appellate court on July 8 revived an antitrust lawsuit against IU Health that alleges the Indianapolis-based health system engaged in anti-competitive behavior that decreased standards of care in the region. 

Independent ASC sold to Central Peninsula Hospital for $10M

Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska, is buying an independently owned ASC — Surgery Center of Kenai — for nearly $10 million, radio station KDLL reported July 8.