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5 gastroenterology megadeals disrupting the industry
Gastroenterology has increasingly consolidated in the last five years, as private equity and management service organizations see the benefit in accessing economies of scale.
The biggest threats to outpatient migration
Procedures are continuing to move to the outpatient setting, which is driving ASC growth, but obstacles remain.
5 new GI devices making waves
The gastroenterology industry is constantly evolving as artificial intelligence and new technologies offer specialists new ways to care for and treat patients.
4 things ASCs should know about California's new noncompete laws
On Sept. 1, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill prohibiting employers from entering into noncompetes with California employees, regardless of the state the employee is working in.
Which procedures are moving to the ASC setting?
From cardiology to minimally invasive spine procedures, four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss which procedures they see moving to the outpatient setting.
Tennessee physician's license revoked for alleged improper care
The Tennessee Department of Health revoked the license of Delenya Allen, MD, alleging improper treatment of patients, CBS affiliate WREG reported Oct. 13.
Georgia physician to pay $27.5M to settle false claims
Internal medicine physician Charles Adams, MD, and his Ringold, Ga.-based medical practice have been ordered to pay more than $27.5 million for submitting false claims to Medicare for chelation therapy reimbursements.
ASC network United Medical expands 20-year Oracle relationship
Ambulatory network United Medical, a multispecialty network with 225 healthcare providers, has expanded its 20-year relationship with electronic health record provider Oracle Health.
5 highest paid cardiologists in Phoenix
The highest paid cardiologist in Phoenix earns $884,900, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make,according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
10 best, worst states for jobs
Washington is the best state for jobs while West Virginia is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
