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Maryland gastroenterology practice closes after 30 years
Hagerstown, Md.-based Gastroenterology Associates closed Jan. 21 after more than 30 years of practice, according to a notice posted on the practice’s Facebook page.
8 trends shaping the future of ASCs
ASCs are at the forefront of a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, driven by shifts in care delivery models, workforce challenges and technological advancements.
Trump administration and Stark law enforcement: Where it stands and what's next
Rachel Yount, an attorney with Mintz specializing in federal anti-kickback statutes, Stark law, and state fraud and abuse laws, joined Becker’s to discuss how Stark law enforcement evolved under the previous Trump administration and what might be expec…
Washington ophthalmology practice workers vote to unionize
Ophthalmology department technicians at the Regional Eye Center at Confluence Health Wenatchee (Wash.) have voted 38-2 to form a collective bargaining unit, according to a Feb. 18 report from radio station KPQ.
Is physician quality of life improving or worsening?
For a majority of physicians, overall happiness, work-life balance, family relationships and friendships have either stayed the same or worsened over the last three years, according to Medscape’s infographic, “Where Physicians’ Quality of Life Is Heade…
Study finds link between PE exits, increased physician turnover
Private equity ownership of medical groups likely connects to higher rates of physician turnover according to a study published in JAMA Feb. 14.
Washington state weighs $840K study of anesthesia gas climate impact
Washington state lawmakers are considering allocating $840,000 to the state’s Department of Ecology to study the impact of anesthesia gas on the environment.
California reintroduces healthcare private equity legislation
The California Legislature has introduced a bill that would increase scrutiny over private equity transactions in healthcare after Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar bill last year, according to a Feb. 17 article from the Polsinelli law firm published …
The 'crushing burdens' faced by anesthesiologists
All physician specialties are facing growing reimbursement pressures that lead to burnout. This burnout is especially being felt by anesthesia providers.
The market dynamics shaping the state with the most ASCs
California’s ASC market is massive – the state has the most ASCs, at 894, and also is adding the most, at 46 in 2024.
