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HCA data breach may have exposed 11 million patients' records, some posted online
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare reported a cybersecurity incident exposing the information of 11 million patients.
1st independent cardiology group in region opens in Idaho
The first independent cardiology group in the Treasure Valley region of Idaho opened July 10.
Largest physician groups based on Medicare charges
King of Prussia, Pa.-based Select Physical Therapy is the largest physician group based on the amount of its Medicare charges, which reach nearly $6 billion annually, according to Feb. 28 data from Definitive Healthcare.
Cost of cataract surgery in ASC vs. hospital, by state
Alaska is the most expensive state to have cataract surgery, according to data from Sidecar Health’s care price calculator.
Average surgeon salary in the 15 states with the fewest ASCs
Vermont has the fewest number of ASCs, with only two in the whole state, according to the most recent data from CMS.
Remembering 4 health leaders who have died in 2023
Four esteemed gastroenterology, ophthalmology and ASC leaders have died in the first half of 2023:
25 largest physician groups based on number of physicians
There are more than 123,000 physician groups in the U.S., with the Panorama City-based Southern California Permanente Medical Group being the largest based on its number of physicians, according to Feb. 28 data from Definitive Healthcare.
5 physician kickback cases in June
Here are five physician kickback cases Becker’s reported on in June:
ASC certificate of need requirements, by state
Certificate of need legislation makes a big difference for surgery center development.
HCA Healthcare grows to 150+ ASCs: 4 things to know
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is one of the largest ASC companies in the country.
