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Baptist Health on track to open new ASC in April
Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health is on track to open a new surgery center in Lexington, Ky., in April, according to a Jan. 5 report from CBS affiliate WKYT.
Average cost to visit a gastroenterologist by state
Alaska is the most expensive state to visit a gastroenterologist, according to Sidecar Health’s care calculator.
ASC leadership pay by the numbers
Here are seven key statistics on ASC leadership compensation to know, according to an OR Manager survey of 117 leaders.
Former UnitedHealth, Optum Lab execs sued over trade secrets
UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum, is suing two former executives for allegedly stealing confidential information to create their own competing corporate entities.
Optum's busy start to 2024
Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, already is poised to make two major moves in 2024.
The state of gastroenterologist pay in 5 stats
Here are five numbers providing insight on compensation earned by gastroenterologists, using data from Medscape’s “Gastroenterologist Compensation Report” for 2023 and 2013 — which cover 2022 and 2012 pay data, respectively — and its physician salary e…
What happened with New York's noncompete ban bill?
New York’s total noncompete ban bill gained national attention in 2023, but in December, the bill was vetoed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Saint Mary's, Renown Health strike temporary deal in ongoing cardiology dispute
Saint Mary’s Health Network and Renown Health, both based in Reno, Nev., have reached a temporary agreement in an ongoing monopoly dispute, according to a Jan. 4 report from the Reno Gazette Journal.
4 'contract red flags' for physicians
As physicians seek their first roles or new roles within the industry, they should be prepared to understand and negotiate employment contracts, according to a Jan. 5 report from the American Medical Association.
UnitedHealthcare vs. Cigna vs. Aetna: 15 updates for 2024
UnitedHealthcare Group, Cigna and CVS Health-backed insurer Aetna, three of the largest U.S. insurers by membership, each had an eventful 2023.
