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6 gastroenterology executive moves
Here are six gastroenterologists who have taken on new leadership roles, as reported by Becker’s since May 23:
Geisinger expands GI fellowship program
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger is expanding its gastroenterology fellowship in an effort to combat specialist shortages.
Novant-CHS deal called off: What ASCs need to know
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health called off its planned $320 million acquisition of two North Carolina hospitals from Community Health Systems.
What's new with Rite Aid?
After filing for bankruptcy in October, Rite Aid has since made several moves to close clinic locations and restructure leadership.
The lowest-paid ASC specialty
Colon and rectal surgery is one of the lowest-paid ASC specialties, according to Doximity’s “Physician Compensation Report 2024”, published May 23.
Peterson Health to shut down ASC, relocate to new $38M facility
Kerrville, Texas-based Peterson Health has unveiled a newly constructed $38 million healthcare facility, according to a June 20 report from the Hill Country Community Journal.
48K-square-foot medical office building opens in Arizona
A 48,000-square-foot medical office building has opened in Buckeye, Ariz. A ribbon-cutting for the new facility was held on June 12.
5 states where physicians can thrive
Wisconsin was recently named the best state for physicians to practice in 2024 by Medscape, which considered factors including malpractice insurance premiums, compensation, cost of living, physician density, physician burnout rates and the percentage o…
Optum, HCA, Tenet fight for ASC market share
Although the ASC industry is largely fragmented, big players like Tenet Healthcare, HCA Healthcare and Optum are chipping away at ownership as procedures migrate to the outpatient setting.
5 numbers on prior authorizations
Here are five numbers illustrating the effect prior authorization regulations and reform efforts have on healthcare:
