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2 ophthalmology practices partner to form largest practice in North Georgia

Gainesville (Ga.) Eye Associates and North Georgia Eye Clinic in Braselton have partnered to form North Georgia Eye Associates, the largest ophthalmology practice in the region. 

The 9 states where physicians don't have to pay income taxes

The average physician pays $12,952 a year in state taxes, but in nine states, physicians can avoid paying any state income taxes, according to data updated in 2023 from AARP. 

12K-square-foot Houston ASC building sold

A 12,521-square-foot ASC in Houston has been sold by Ellington Properties, according to a July 17 report from REBusiness Online.

The 10 best states for physicians to live, work in 2023

Vermont has been named the top state in the U.S. to live and work in for 2023, according to a July 14 report from CNBC.

The healthcare trends physicians are eyeing 

Four physicians joined Becker’s to discuss the healthcare trends, from telehealth to private equity, they are following right now. 

Why the ASC industry is poised for growth

Joe Peluso, administrator at Aestique Surgical Center in Greensburg, Pa., joined Becker’s to discuss what he thinks the ASC industry looks like and will look like as healthcare costs continue to rise.

2 gastroenterologists weigh in on CMS' proposed pay cuts

CMS suggested a 3.34 percent conversion factor decrease in its proposed Medicare physician fee schedule for 2024. Two gastroenterologists connected with Becker’s to discuss their thoughts on the proposal. 

Top hospitals for gastrointestinal care in California

California is home to 10 of the best hospitals for gastrointestinal care, according to Healthgrades.

'Our healthcare system is a travesty': Physicians fed up with CMS' proposed pay cuts

CMS suggested a 3.34 percent conversion factor decrease in its proposed Medicare physician fee schedule for 2024, which was released July 13.

Bon Secours seeks approval for Virginia ASC

Marriottsville, Md.-based Bon Secours is planning to expand its St. Francis Medical Center campus in Midlothian, Va., by adding an ASC, Richmond BizSense, reported July 17.