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8 ASCs running or starting robot programs this year

Here are eight ASC that have started robot programs, or are planning to start them, this year, as reported by Becker’s:

2 families sue New Hampshire hospital following patient deaths

Two families have filed separate lawsuits against Manchester, N.H.-based Catholic Medical Center after their family members allegedly died during heart surgery, according to an Aug. 8 report from The New Hampshire Union Leader.

Ohio medical building sells for $40M

A medical office building in Cincinnati has sold for $40 million, the region’s most expensive publicly disclosed office transaction of the year, according to an Aug. 12 report from the Cincinnati Business Courier.

Utah Gastroenterology expands with new hire

Utah Gastroenterology welcomed a new gastroenterologist to their team, reported the Daily Guardian on Aug. 12. 

18 JVC deals in the ASC world this year

Joint venture capital deals are heating up in the ASC space. Here are 18 JVC deals so far this year, as reported by Becker’s:

5 hospital bankruptcy updates to know

Healthcare bankruptcies have been spiking as debt levels and interest rates rise. 

10 best states to live in

Massachusetts was named the best state to live in, propelled by its healthcare system and education quality, according to Wallethub’s 2024 Best States To Live In, published Aug. 12.

Gastroenterologist's license revoked following harassment, procedure overutilization allegations 

The Arkansas State Medical Board has revoked the license of gastroenterologist Alonzo Williams, MD, following accusations of sexual harassment and improper prescription practices, among other allegations, the Arkansas Advocate reported Aug. 10. 

Meet the CEOs behind 5 cardiology groups

Cardiology is the fastest-growing ASC specialty and has drawn significant attention from private equity groups and other investors in recent years. 

Consolidation pushing colonoscopies to HOPDs, driving Medicare cost surge: Study

The vertical integration of physician groups and health systems is pushing colonoscopies to be performed in hospital outpatient departments over ASCs, ultimately driving Medicare and patient out-of-pocket costs up, according to a study published July 2…