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Solving the colonoscopy conundrum: 5 leaders' thoughts on shifting standards

Increased demand for colonoscopies paired with declining reimbursements are pushing many gastroenterology physicians to shift strategies. 

Modern Heart and Vascular Institute breaks ground on 100K-square-foot facility, seeks ASC accreditation

Humble, Texas-based Modern Heart and Vascular Institute has broken ground on a 100,000-square-foot facility in Humble, according to a June 27 report from the Houston Business Journal. 

Washington state physician sentenced for assaulting 6 patients

A former emergency department physician at Port Angeles, Wash.-based Olympic Medical Center was sentenced to 364 days in jail for the sexual assault of six patients, Radio Pacific reported June 25. 

Stamford signs Connecticut medical building lease

Stamford (Conn.) Hospital’s corporate parent, Stamford Health, has signed a lease for a 65,667-square-foot medical office building, according to a June 26 report from the Stamford Advocate.

Dr. Eric Lorio joins Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates

Internal medicine specialist Eric Lorio, MD, has joined Marrero, La.-based Metropolitan Gastroenterology Associates. 

New York ASC hit with data breach

The Mount Kisco (N.Y.) Surgery Center was hit with a data breach affecting current and former employees and patients. 

New York ASC hit with data breach

The Mount Kisco (N.Y.) Surgery Center was hit with a data breach affecting current and former employees and patients. 

North Carolina physician practice closes abruptly 

Greenville, N.C.-based Carolina East Family Medicine’s physician office has abruptly closed, WITN reported June 25

The need-to-knows of opening an ASC

As ASCs become increasingly appealing to market players, some healthcare leaders who are not as familiar with ASC practices may be looking to open outpatient centers.

What leaders are saying about physician autonomy

Autonomy is a critical element of a physician’s career, and according to healthcare leaders, market factors such as consolidation and private equity have limited the longevity of independent physicians.