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ASCs a 'top capital priority' for Tenet
Tenet Healthcare’s ASC powerhouse United Surgical Partners International is a “top capital priority,” CEO Saum Sutaria, MD, said July 23 during the company’s second quarter earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha.
10 things to know about colonoscopies and ASCs
The demand for colonoscopies is rising, alongisde the consistent migration of GI procedures to the outpatient setting. Here’s 10 things to know about ASCs and colonoscopies:
1. Lower recommended age for colonoscopies has increased demand. In 202…
10 things to know about colonoscopies and ASCs
The demand for colonoscopies is rising, alongisde the consistent migration of GI procedures to the outpatient setting. Here’s 10 things to know about ASCs and colonoscopies:
Optum laying off 524 in California
Optum is laying off 524 employees across California, according to regulatory documents filed July 18.
Company gets $3M after former employees breached noncompetes
A federal jury has ruled that insurance brokerage Lockton Cos. and two brokers will pay $3 million to USI Insurance Services for allegedly breaching noncompete agreements, Business Insurance reported July 23.
The cost-slashing power of ASCs in 10 numbers
Here are 10 numbers highlighting the potential for patients, payers and healthcare to save money by migrating to ASC settings:
USPI revenue hits $1.1B in Q2
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC business, second quarter revenue hit $1.14 billion, a 21.1% increase from the same quarter last year.
Top pediatric gastroenterology hospitals in the US: Newsweek
Newsweek has partnered with research firm Statista to release its second annual ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S. for pediatric gastroenterology.
Louisiana physician convicted of illegal opioid distribution
Adrian Talbot, MD, a physician in Slidell, La., was convicted of conspiring to distribute more than 1.8 million Schedule II controlled substances and defrauding healthcare programs of more than $5.4 million.
Planned Utah medical office building secures equity investment
A 24,655-square-foot medical office project in Eagle Mountain, Utah, has secured development funds from a private equity investment firm, according to a July 19 report from Utah Business.
