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Massachusetts governor signs healthcare oversight bill into law: 5 things to know

On Jan. 8, Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill into law that will increase scrutiny of healthcare transactions, according to a Jan. 10 report from The National Law Review.

Hospitals, health systems driving ASC growth

Hospitals and health systems have increased their participation in ASC development over the last decade, according to L.E.K. Consulting’s “2024 ASC Insights Study.”

CON laws reshape ASC markets

Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the development of healthcare facilities, continue to shape the development of ASCs differently in each state, according to L.E.K. Consulting’s “2024 ASC Insights Study.”

Advocates explore unique ways to raise colon cancer awareness

As colorectal cancer rates continue to rise nationwide, even among young patients, surgeons, celebrities and advocacy groups alike are going to new lengths to encourage people to get screened. 

Virginia medical office building sells for $9.2M

A medical office building in Chantilly, Va., has sold for $9.2 million, according to a Jan. 10 report from REBusiness Online.

5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Tampa

The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Tampa, Fla., earns $716,600 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Louisiana anesthesiologist dies at 91

Ronald Lewis, MD, a Louisiana-based anesthesiologist, died on Jan. 6 at 91, according to an obituary from the American Press. 

Cincinnati Children's expands Getinge anesthesia partnership

Cincinnati Children’s has expanded its anesthesia partnership with Getinge to provide patients with the Flow anesthesia platform. 

15 moves shaping cardiology in 2025

Here are 15 studies, new technologies, acquisitions and more that Becker’s reported in 2024 that will help shape the cardiology industry in 2025:

3 hospital closures in 10 days

Here are three hospital closures since Jan. 1, as reported by Becker’s: