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Independent ophthalmology practice joins Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist after shuttering facility
A 45-year-old private ophthalmology practice in Lexington, N.C., has partnered with the Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Wake Eye Institute and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, according to an Oct. 21 report from The Dispatch.
Could ASCs be more equipped for supply chain crises?
Many ASCs are encountering difficulties in obtaining IV fluids following the flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, which damaged a Baxter International facility in Marion, N.C., responsible for producing 60% of the country’s IV fluid supply. Yet they ar…
Bankruptcies, layoffs and closures: The big decisions facing healthcare leaders
ASC leaders are keeping a close eye on the evolving healthcare industry as leaders persevere through bankruptcies, layoffs and closures to help recover from challenges and drive operational performance.
The healthcare legislation taking center stage in 2024
From state colonoscopy changes to new malpractice legislation, here are 16 pieces of healthcare legislation physicians are watching in 2024:
Physicians per capita across all 50 states and DC
Pennsylvania has the highest number of physicians per capita out of any state at 167.55 physicians for every 100,000 residents.
Recent moves by the 5 biggest ASC chains
These are the five biggest moves by the five biggest ASC chains so far in 2024:
12 hospitals, health systems laying off employees
Here are 12 hospitals and health systems laying off employees since July 1, as reported by Becker’s:
GIs' concern over UnitedHealth's gold card program: 5 things to know
Some gastroenterologists have expressed concern over a lack of clarity in eligibility requirements in UnitedHealthcare’s new gold card program, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News reported Oct. 18.
Surgery Partners, Value Health opens Florida ASC
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners and Leawood, Kan.-based ValueHealth have completed a new ASC in The Villages, Fla., according to an Oct. 18 report from CityBiz.
2 South Carolina ophthalmology practices join
The private practice of Charleston, S.C., ophthalmologist Ryan Pine, MD, is joining forces with Mattoon, Ill.-based Sarah Bush Lincoln, according to an Oct. 17 report from the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier.
