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5 highest paid ophthalmologists in Houston
The highest paid ophthalmologist in Houston earns $698,300, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $265,450 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Are surgical robots ASCs' next big thing? 5 leader's thoughts
Surgical robots are an expensive investment – but are they worth it for ASCs?
UC San Diego Health set to acquire Prime Healthcare medical center
UC San Diego Health in September got the green light from University of California regents to acquire Alvarado Hospital Medical Center in San Diego from Prime Healthcare.
Why this physician is wary of private equity
Private equity has been eyeing physician and physician groups for years, and some leaders are wary of the effect it may have on younger physicians.
7 physician fraud suits in 3 weeks
Here are seven physician fraud suits Becker’s has reported on in the last 3 weeks
Approaching investors: What ASCs need to know
As more high-acuity, high-reimbursing procedures transition to the outpatient setting, ASCs are slated to become the preferred low-cost option for surgical procedures.
EyeSouth Partners adds 2 ASCs to network
EyeSouth Partners, an eye care-focused management services organization, has added two ASCs to its network.
Intermountain, Ortho Montana break ground on new ASC
On Oct. 9, Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health and Billings-based Ortho Montana broke ground on the Gallatin Valley Surgery Center in Bozeman, Mont., the Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported Oct. 10.
UnitedHealthcare offers 'no response' to industry group on prior authorization
On Aug. 1, the American Gastroenterological Association penned a letter to UnitedHealthcare calling on the insurer to withdraw its advanced notification program for gastrointestinal care. UHC since has offered “no details, no information and no respons…
Surgical visualization tech company focuses on ASC market
Medical equipment company Viseon plans to expand its surgical technology market offerings to ASCs.
