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3 forces disrupting gastroenterology

Artificial intelligence, prior authorization and decreased reimbursements all have a big role in the future of gastroenterology. 

DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey earns AAAHC accreditation

DISC Surgery Center at Marina del Rey (Calif.) earned accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, according to an Oct. 30 news release.

Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Wisconsin to open ASC in 2024

Madison-based Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Wisconsin plans to open a surgery center by November 2024, The Wisconsin State Journal reported Oct. 30.

7 drug shortages ASCs should monitor

Seven drugs have been listed as in shortage since Oct. 9, according to data from the FDA and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 

Amazon's prescription drones & 3 more updates

Online commerce giant and healthcare disruptor Amazon has made huge moves in healthcare recently. 

Cardiologists in the headlines: 4 updates to know

Here are six cardiologists in the news on whom Becker’s has reported since Oct. 6:

Physicians and drug charges: 4 cases to know

Here are four physicians facing drug charges reported by Becker’s since Oct. 9:

The 107 health systems preferred by patients for cardiology

WebMD released the results of the hospitals and health systems that patients prefer the most for cardiology in the U.S.

FDA approves first-in-class treatment for ulcerative colitis

The FDA approved Omvoh, a medication that treats ulcerative colitis developed by drugmaker Eli Lilly. 

North Carolina court sides with hospital system in ASC ownership dispute

A North Carolina business court has sided with Fayetteville, N.C.-based Cumberland County Hospital System in an ownership dispute with physician Michael Woodcock, MD, over Fayetteville ASC.