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ASC nurse pay flatlines

ASC nurse salary was relatively flat over the last five years, and recent data shows overall salaries haven’t increased much during the pandemic.

IRA Capital gets $80.7M for ASC real estate acquisitions

Private equity firm IRA Capital landed $80.7 million in financing from First Citizens Bank for ASC property acquisitions in Florida and Louisiana.

Texas physician agrees to pay $1.5M for taking kickbacks: 3 details

A Texas physician pleaded guilty to accepting illegal kickbacks from a compounding pharmacy Feb. 16, according to the Justice Department.

Antitrust suits heating up in 2022

Ninety percent of physicians are currently or were previously bound by noncompete clauses, according to an April Medscape survey, and President Joe Biden has cracked down on these agreements since in office. 

Wyoming bill that would free physicians from noncompete clauses moves forward

A proposed Wyoming law that would eliminate noncompete clauses cleared a legislative committee Feb. 16, according to the Cowboy State Daily.

Ophthalmology and ASCs: 3 recent developments

The start of 2022 has been eventful for ophthalmology ASCs, with flurries of deals being made.

Private equity and ASCs: 8 recent updates

Private equity groups continue to show strong interest in ASCs in 2022, with multiple acquisitions in the last 30 days. 

200K-square-foot outpatient orthopedic center opens in Virginia

The University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville has unveiled its new 200,000-square-foot outpatient orthopedic center, according to a Feb. 16 CBS19 News release.

The power of positive word-of-mouth & CEO’s 2 other keys to ASC success

ASCs, like all small businesses, can benefit from word-of-mouth recommendations. 

The future of private equity: 5 thoughts from ASC leaders

Private equity firms have invested $921 billion in U.S. healthcare since 2006, according to the American Investment Council.