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Amazon, Optum, CVS, Walmart and Walgreens: Top contenders in the race to acquire physicians

As physicians move away from private practice toward employment models, five major healthcare disruptors have been making waves in the race to acquire them. 

5 anesthesia moves shifting the industry 

Anesthesia provider shortages and declining anesthesia reimbursements are two of the biggest issues ASC leaders are facing. 

Healthcare has the most unfilled jobs of any industry

Healthcare is the industry seeking the most new workers in 2024, with 335,017 open job listings posted nationally, according to a new study from law firm Schmidt & Clark, which analyzed over 2.3 million job listings posted to Indeed over the last 1…

2 Indiana medical office buildings sold

A two-building medical office portfolio in Carmel, Ind., has sold, according to a Feb. 14 report from REBusiness Online.

American College of Cardiology takes an interest in ASCs

The American College of Cardiology has launched a new registry, which offers data insights on cardiac procedures performed in the ASC setting. 

America's medical device billionaires

In 2024, 34 billionaires who made their wealth in the healthcare industry were featured on Forbes’ annual list of the richest people in the world.

5 more hospitals shuttering services

As hospitals face soaring supply and labor costs and labor shortages, some are forced to shutter services. 

Digital engagement platform significantly reduces GI no-shows, cancellations

Zappix, a digital patient engagement solutions company, has reported a significant reduction in no-shows and late cancellations from gastroenterology and endoscopy patients using its platform. 

ASC leaders turn to gastroenterology for growth

Healthcare leaders are turning to gastroenterology to unlock growth opportunities.

How much alcohol physicians drink: Medscape

Twenty-eight percent of physicians consume less than one drink a week, according to Medscape’s Feb. 13 “Physician Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2024.”