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10 highest-paying states for CRNAs

For the second year in a row, Illinois is the highest-paying state for certified registered nurse anesthetists when adjusted for cost of living. 

Optum's Steward physician group deal sours & 2 more called-off deals

Amid scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission and other factors, at least three major healthcare deals have been scrapped since December

A new direction for physician ownership

Consolidation is on the rise in healthcare, leading to questions about what the future of physician-owned practices might look like. 

Atlantic Health System inks joint venture with physician group

Atlantic Health System in Morristown, N.J, plans to form a joint venture with Richmond, Va.-based Premier Health Associates, a primary and specialty care group with 15 physician offices and one ASC across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a July 15 news rel…

Biggest players in the ASC software market

The ASC software market is expected to grow at a 10.1% compound annual growth rate through 2031, a July 15 LinkedIn report summary from ReliableMarketSize.com said.

Essentia boosts GI coverage with new hire

Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health, which covers North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin, has hired gastroenterologist Kevin Karls, MD, at its Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismark (N.D) 9th Street Clinic. 

5 things to know about the 5 biggest ASC chains

The ASC market continues to grow quickly as more procedures migrate to the outpatient setting. Here’s five recent moves from the five  biggest players in the industry: 

Best hospitals for ENT: US News

UCLA Medical Center is the best hospital for otolaryngology, according to US News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for Ear, Nose & Throat” list for 2024-25.

The 13 best healthcare companies to work for in 2024, per Fortune

Thirteen major healthcare companies landed on Fortune’s list of the top 100 places to work in 2024. 

7 new GI Alliance ASCs in 2024

Gastroenterology group management company GI Alliance is holding its position as the largest network of GI providers in the U.S., with over 300 practices in its network and more than 900 affiliated providers in 2024.