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Optum, Tenet further consolidate
Optum, parent company of SCA Health, and Tenet Healthcare, parent company of United Surgical Partners International, have made big moves in the last year, continuing their consolidation of both physicians and ASCs.
The factors patients consider when choosing an ASC
Patient reviews, insurance coverage and projected out-of-pocket costs are three of the biggest aspects that patients consider when choosing between ASCs and larger hospitals, according to a June 10 report by U.S. News & World Report.
Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee data breach impacts 29,000 patients
Nashville-based Optometric Physicians of Middle Tennessee filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on April 4, according to a June 10 report from JDSupra.
10 states with the best medical environment for physicians
Montana is the state with the best medical environment for physicians, according to a report from personal finance site WalletHub.
HCA ambulatory executive exits
Ed Glynn, MD, exited his role as ambulatory chief health information officer for HCA Healthcare to join a digital health company.
11 gastroenterologists in the headlines
Here are 11 gastroenterologists making headlines in the last month:
Anesthesiologist pay in the worst states to practice medicine
Anesthesiologists in West Virginia, which was named the worst state to practice medicine by Medscape, earn an average of $248,690 each year, according to data from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
Anesthesiologist pay in the best states to practice medicine
Anesthesiologists in Wisconsin, which was named the best state to practice medicine by Medscape, earn an average of $248,690 each year, according to data from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.
The future of weight loss medications in GI care
Gastroenterologists are taking an increased interest in prescription weight loss medications and their impact on GI care.
California bill would tighten private equity oversight: What it means for ASCs
Lawmakers in California are considering a bill that would create additional oversight for private equity companies attempting to purchase healthcare facilities, including ASCs.
