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Health systems 'held hostage' by anesthesiologists
Anesthesiologist shortages have been sweeping the nation, forcing major hospital systems to cancel procedures as ASCs and inpatient systems alike continue to fight for top talent.
Texas anesthesiologist has license suspended, barred from treating female patients
A Lubbock, Texas-based anesthesiologist has been accused of violating a medical license restriction more than 60 times in two months and has been temporarily barred from practicing, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reported Feb. 9.
Man pleads guilty to $11M healthcare kickback scheme
A Florida man has admitted his role in a kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment that defrauded Medicare of more than $11 million.
Tenet enters 'new era' driven by USPI growth
Tenet Healthcare’s ASC chain, Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, continues to spur the company’s growth, according to a Feb. 8 earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha.
The leaders at the helm of the 3 biggest GI groups
Here are the leaders at the helm of the three biggest GI groups based on the number of physicians:
Vision private equity activity on the decline
The total number of healthcare-focused private equity deals decreased by 16.2% in 2023, while vision-focused deals decreased dramatically, according to Pitchbook’s “Healthcare Services Report” published Feb. 8.
The bankruptcies, acquisitions changing the physicians workforce
Here are three bankruptcies and acquisitions that are altering the physician workforce:
Oregon hospitals' surgeries plummet amid anesthesiologist shortages
Surgeries at two Providence hospitals were down by almost 50% in December and January amid an anesthesiologist shortage, The Oregonian reported Feb. 9.
The acquisitions shaping the ASC industry
Here are two big-ticket acquisitions pointing toward further consolidation within the ASC industry:
The 74 best hospitals for vascular surgery: Healthgrades
Healthgrades released its top 74 hospitals for vascular surgery in 2024.
