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ASCs surge in the Sun Belt
ASCs are experiencing a development boom in the Sun Belt, a region that spans the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. The trend is being driven by demographic shifts, increased healthcare spending and regulatory factors.
Oklahoma ASC aims to offset costs with solar panels
The Surgery Center of Enid (Okla.) has installed solar panels in a bid to reduce its energy costs, according to an Oct. 31 report from the Enid News & Eagle.
The risks in ASC real estate
Arjun Gangakhedkar, real estate and financial specialist for the recently formed ASC chain Ker Medical and principal at QHM Partners, joined Becker’s to discuss two major risks to ASC real estate development.
Northwell Health opens ophthalmology practice
Lake Success, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has opened the Northwell Health Eye Institute’s Wachenheim Center in Harrison, N.Y.
Pennsylvania physician offices fight to stay open amid Steward physician group sale
Meadville (Pa.) Medical Center is attempting to reach a deal with the financially troubled Dallas-based Steward Health Care to avoid the closure of physician practices affiliated with Sharon Regional Medical Center, The Meadville Tribune reported Oct. …
10 numbers scaring gastroenterologists
Here are 10 numbers making gastroenterologists nervous right now:
5 highest-paid physician specialties according to 3 reports
Orthopedic surgery tops most lists of the highest paid physician specialties.
Physicians want more transparency for prior authorizations
Physicians are struggling to find clear, quick answers to their questions about prior authorization requirements, according to Medscape’s 2024 “‘They’re Awful and Impede Patient Care’: Medscape Physicians and Prior Authorizations Report 2024.”
Sterling Physician Group adds 6 physicians, specialists
Moultrie, Ga.-based Sterling Physician Group recently added six physicians to its medical staff, The Moultrie Observer reported Oct. 31.
AdventHealth adds Dr. Rachel Harris
AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Rome (Ga.) added Rachel Harris, MD, to its staff.
