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Best hospitals for ophthalmology: US News

Miami-based Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-University of Miami Hospital and Clinics was ranked as the No. 1 hospital for ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report. 

5 things to know about private equity in healthcare

As the healthcare market becomes increasingly competitive, whether due to staffing competition, rising labor and supply costs or economic pressures, many practices are partnering with larger entities, including private equity firms.

Hospitals 'forced to embrace' ASCs in mad dash for outpatient surgery

Hospitals continue to look to ASCs as outpatient surgery becomes more popular and the need to cut costs grows. 

10 things to know about total joint replacements and ASCs

The landscape of total joint replacement procedures is changing, and ASCs are increasingly looking to these procedures for growth. 

Former Georgia insurance commissioner sentenced for $3M fraud scheme involving ENT clinics 

John Oxendine, a former Georgia insurance commissioner, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme involving ENT clinics. 

Cleveland Clinic celebrates 30th straight top cardiology ranking

Cleveland Clinic has been named the top hospital for heart care in the U.S. for 2024-25 by U.S. News & World Report for the 30th year in a row. 

$7.2M vascular ASC to be developed in Tennessee

A $7.2M vascular ASC is coming to Memphis, Tenn., according to a July 15 report from the Memphis Business Journal.

Optum posts $63B in Q2 revenue

Optum earned $62.9 billion in total revenue in the second quarter of 2024 — an increase of 11.7% year over year, according to the company’s financial report. 

Illinois cardiologist retires

Quincy, Ill.-based invasive cardiologist Eliot Nissenbaum, DO, retired after treating patients in the area for 10 years, according to a July 13 report from Muddy River News.

Retinal ASC of New York to open new facility

New York City-based Retinal Ambulatory Surgery Center of New York’s new surgery center is nearing completion, according to a July 16 LinkedIn post.