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HCA in 2024: 5 updates

Here are five recent moves by ASC giant HCA Healthcare. 

North Carolina medical building sells for $4.7M

A medical office building in Winston-Salem, N.C., has sold for $4.7 million, according to an Aug. 14 report from the Winston-Salem Journal.

5 things to know about the 5 biggest GI groups

Here are five things to know about the five GI groups dominating the industry:
1. GI Alliance (Southlake, Texas)

Employs 786 physicians
Has more than 300 affiliated practices 
CEO is James Weber, MD
In early 2024, GI Alliance partnered with…

GI's biggest concerns in the next 10 years

Several factors point to room for growth for gastrointestinal practices: the mandated age for colonoscopies is now 45 instead of 50, new colorectal cancer screenings are being developed and the prevalence of GI issues are on the rise. 

5 healthcare disruptions this year

Here are five disruptions shaking up health systems this year:

Meet the leaders of the 4 best hospitals in Michigan for cardiac care

Healthgrades released its rankings for the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac care in 2024, including four in Michigan. 

Medicus signs supplier agreement with ophthalmology GPO

IT management services provider Medicus has signed a supplier agreement with EyeProGPO, an ophthalmology-focused group purchasing organization that works to assist providers and ASCs with cost savings and improved workflow efficiencies. 

DOJ Stark law complaint sounds alarms for provider compliance 

The Department of Justice’s recent complaint filed against Erlanger Health System and Medical Center for Stark law violations present several compliance concerns, according to an Aug. 14 report in JDSupra. 

US Anesthesia Partners seeks dismissal of 'misguided' antitrust lawsuit

U.S. Anesthesia Partners has asked the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to dismiss a “misguided” lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission, according to an Aug. 13 report from Reuters. 

Private equity has a grip on anesthesiology – here's why

Anesthesiology practices are facing a mounting provider shortage as reimbursements continue to decline, and many groups are looking to private equity for profitability.