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ASCs in these states now face a federal vaccination mandate
Healthcare facilities, including ASCs, in 24 states faced their first federal COVID-19 vaccination deadline Feb. 14.
How anesthesia providers are helping to curb opioid abuse
Anesthesia providers are often assumed to be involved with the opioid addiction crisis, even though anesthesiologists, unless they are practicing pain management, are not the primary prescribers, Tony Mira, Anesthesia Business Consultants’ president an…
Ophthalmology sector transaction activity flourished in Q4
The ophthalmology market saw sustained transaction activity throughout the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a market update from Provident.
All 50 states ranked by orthopedic ASCs per capita
One state in the U.S. has zero orthopedic ASCs, and the two states with the lowest populations sit at opposite ends of the per-capita spectrum.
10 states with the fewest orthopedic ASCs per capita
Vermont, which has the second-lowest population in the U.S., has the fewest number of orthopedic ASCs: zero.
Gastroenterology consolidation shows no signs of slowing
The gastroenterology sector continued to experience rapid consolidation in the fourth quarter, according to a market update from Provident.
Does Gastro Health have new competition? 3 insights for 2022
Gastroenterology management companies Gastro Health, GI Alliance and United Digestive made big moves in 2021, accelerating the consolidation of the industry.
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.
