Becker's ASC

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What to know about this up-and-coming ASC group

Raleigh, N.C.-based ASC management company Compass Surgical Partners has made a splash just two months into the year. 

5 anesthesiologists to know

Here are five anesthesiologists making waves in the field.

The wealthiest US surgeon is worth $5.8B

Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong has a net worth of $5.8 billion, according to Forbes’ net worth tracker.

The rise of GI pay: 10-year timeline

Gastroenterology was among the five highest-paid specialties in 2023, but its position in the rankings has shuffled in the last decade.

5 medtech layoffs to know

In the newest wave of medtech layoffs shaking up the industry, Zimmer Biomet has announced plans to lay off 3% of its workforce as part of a global restructuring plan. 

South Dakota ASC caught up in phishing scam

Rapid City, S.D.-based Same Day Surgery Center and Monument Health issued a warning about a phishing scam that uses the health system’s name, according to a Feb. 9 report from ABC affiliate KOTA.

Healthcare private equity deals down 16.2% in 2023

Private equity transactions in healthcare saw an estimated 16.2% year-over-year decline in 2023, according to PitchBook’s 2023 “Healthcare Services Report,” published Feb. 8. 

Healthcare's top private equity investors

Private equity has solidified its place in the healthcare sector.

Why staffing is anesthesia's biggest problem

Medicare’s average anesthesia rate for 2023 is down 5.5% from 2019 as inflation continues to rise nationwide, according to an analysis by Coronis Health. Another analysis, from VMG Health, found that Medicare reimbursements for anesthesia services decr…

Private equity's growing interest in cardiology

Private equity acquisitions in healthcare saw a massive year-over-year decline in 2023, dropping an estimated 16.2%, according to PitchBook’s 2023 “Healthcare Services Report,” published Feb. 8.