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$2.4B+ worth of healthcare deals to know
Here are five healthcare partnerships, acquisitions and mergers that ASC leaders should know, as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 30:
USPI vs. Optum vs. HCA Healthcare: 14 financial notes
Here is a rundown of how United Surgical Partners International, HCA Healthcare and Optum fared financially in 2023:
US Defense Secretary undergoes general anesthesia
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has undergone general anesthesia for “non-surgical procedures,” related to a bladder issue.
The rise of anesthesiologist pay: A 10-year timeline
Anesthesiologists were among the 10 highest-paid physician specialties in 2023, and have been among those ranks each year since 2013.
California's noncompete notice deadline approaches
Employers with employees or former employees in California who are subject to noncompetition provisions must provide individualized written notice that the noncompetition clause or agreement is void by Feb. 14, law firm Constangy, Brooks, Smith & P…
How declining reimbursements are impacting anesthesiologists
CMS reimbursements for physicians are on the decline, affecting every specialty nationwide.
5 highest paid ophthalmologists in Nashville
The highest paid ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tenn., earns $648,500, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $265,450 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Kentucky physician pleads guilty to $14M fraud scheme
A Kentucky physician has pleaded guilty to a $14 million Medicare fraud scheme in which he accepted kickbacks for medically unnecessary equipment and tests, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported Feb. 12.
Surgical tech companies eye ASCs for growth
Surgical tech companies are exploring ASCs as a key area for growth.
NYU Langone buys $33M Florida building for medical office
New York City-based NYU Langone has paid $33 million for a property in West Palm Beach, Fla., where it plans to build a medical office building, according to a Feb. 10 report from the Palm Beach Post.
