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ASCA honors 2022 Nap Gary Award recipients

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association presented the 2022 Nap Gary Legacy Award for lifetime achievement in the ASC community to two physicians at the ASCA 2022 Conference & Expo in Dallas.

Florida gastroenterologist planning townhouse community with workforce housing

Gastroenterologist Vipin Gupta, MD, is planning a townhouse community in West Palm Beach, Fla., South Florida Business Journal reported May 4. 

10 gastroenterologists to know

Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology to know:

61 gastroenterologists, students win $2.5M in research funding

The American Gastroenterological Association is awarding $2.5 million to 61 recipients for gastroenterology and hepatology research, the association said May 3. 

Maine physician group to cut ties with Anthem over 5 years of flat rates

Portland, Maine.-based independent practice Fore River Urology is cutting its contract with Anthem, Bangor Daily News reported May 3.

Stanford anesthesiology leader dies

Lisa Wise-Faberowski, MD, associate professor of anesthesiology, perioperative and pain medicine at the Stanford (Calif.) University School of Medicine, died Jan. 23, Stanford said May 3. 

What to know about Surgical Care Affiliates

Deerfield, Ill.-based Surgical Care Affiliates, one of the largest ASC companies by number of centers, has more than 260 ASCs in its portfolio. 

South Carolina House committee votes to amend certificate of need laws 

A South Carolina House committee recommended the state revise its certificate of need laws instead of eliminating them entirely, local NBC affiliate KVPI reported May 3. 

New York anesthesiologist buys medical office building for $1.2M

An anesthesiologist purchased a medical office building in Colonie, N.Y., for $1.2 million, Albany Business Journal reported May 3. 

2nd ASC in 1 week sues UnitedHealthcare for alleged underpayment

Surgery Center of Viera in Melbourne, Fla., on May 2 filed a lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare for alleged repricing and underpayment of a spine surgery performed in 2019.