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4 groundbreaking cardiology procedures
Here are four recent cardiology procedures that were the first-of-their-kind or the first in the state they were performed in, as reported by Becker’s:
Fueling growth or losing control? The private equity dilemma for ASCs
Despite recent declines in activity, private equity interest in the ASC space has been high over the last several years, with 95 outpatient-specific deals in 2023 alone.
Gastroenterology under pressure amid mounting challenges
From pay declines to rising procedure demand, gastroenterology leaders are facing new and longstanding challenges.
Healthcare groups urge federal appeals court to reverse No Surprises Act decision
The Federation of American Hospitals, the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association filed an amicus brief Oct. 7, urging the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to reverse a judge’s ruling that rendered decisions made under the No Su…
10 anesthesiologist lawsuits in 2024
Here are 10 anesthesiologist suits Becker’s has reported on so far in 2024:
North American Partners in Anesthesia launches patient advocacy center
North American Partners in Anesthesia has launched a patient advocate center of excellence to deliver customer service to patients navigating anesthesia billing.
New IBD drug trial underway at University GI
Some patients enrolled at Providence, R.I.-based University Gastroenterology have begun to see a clinical trial of ozaminod, 10 WJAR reported Oct. 8.
'Nuclear verdicts' surge in ASC lawsuits
ASCs in recent years have seen an increase in “nuclear verdicts,” jury awarding more than $10 million, according to an Oct. 3 article from risk advisor company RCM&D.
The 5 richest physician billionaires
The combined net worth of the five richest physician billionaires is $45.1 billion, according to Forbes’ net worth tracker.
20 hospitals with the highest GI procedure volume
Cleveland Clinic has the highest gastroenterology procedure volume, according to a recent report from Definitive Healthcare.
