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Private practice or employment? 20 experts weigh in

For young physicians, deciding between employment and private practice can be stressful. 

3 surgeon leaders to know

Here are three surgeons pioneering new procedures or taking on leadership roles: 

Why Bain Capital's $3.2B bid for Surgery Partners could 'glaringly outline' PE's impact

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners received a nonbinding acquisition proposal from Bain Capital Private Equity on Jan. 27, offering to buy all outstanding shares for $25.75 per share in cash. 

Considering private practice? 10 things to know

While the vast majority of physicians work in employed settings, there is a growing wave of physicians who are getting creative in their approach to private practice development as they seek more autonomy while balancing high costs of opening and opera…

50M Americans travel 25+ miles for GI care

Nearly 50 million Americans have to travel 25 miles or more for access to a gastroenterologist, according to a February study published in Gastroenterology.

Martha's Vineyard practice faces closure 

One of only two free-standing medical centers on Martha’s Vineyard is at risk of shutting down, raising concerns for more than 1,000 patients who rely on its services, the Vineyard Gazette reported Feb. 5. 

Jury sides with Midwest Anesthesia Providers in $2.6M wrongful death suit

A St. Louis County jury has ruled in favor of Midwest Anesthesia Providers in a medical malpractice suit alleging wrongful death, according to a Feb. 3 report from Missouri Lawyers Media.

Virginia medical office building sells for $7.8M

A medical office building in Fairfax, Va., has sold for $7.85 million, according to a Feb. 5 report from CityBiz.

VCU Health acquires land near former project site

Richmond, Va.-based VCU Health has purchased 8.5 acres of land in Chesterfield, Va., for what is expected to be a new outpatient surgery center, according to a Feb. 6 report from Richmond BizSense.

Vanderbilt Health acquires Tennessee cardiology practice

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center entered an agreement to acquire Tennova Healthcare’s cardiology practice in Clarksville, Tenn.