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Ground broken on 7,764-square-foot hybrid ASC in Florida

Ground has been broken on a 7,764-square-foot hybrid ASC near HCA Florida’s Osceola Hospital campus in Kissimmee, Fla.

Meet the AMA's new anesthesiologist president

The American Medical Association appointed Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, an anesthesiologist, to serve as the organization’s 178th president, according to a June 13 news release from the organization. 

North Carolina cardiologist to pay $5M over allegations of false Medicare, Medicaid claims

Hari Saini, MD, a cardiologist from Fayetteville, N.C., and his current practice, Carolina Heart and Leg Center, agreed to pay more than $5 million to resolve false Medicare and Medicaid claims. 

Salem ASC closes doors after less than 2 years, millions of dollars in renovations

In February, the Salem (Ore.) Outpatient Surgery Center closed its doors in response to low patient volumes, putting all future plans on hold according to a press release from the health system. Months later, the building still remains shuttered, accor…

The future of ASCs in 1 word

The future of ASCs may prove to be simultaneously bright and challenging. 

The 'slippery slope' of a disruptor scaring physicians 

Many physicians are viewing artificial intelligence as a double-edged disruptor: Its high potential for improving physicians’ day to day workflow is paired with high potential for abuse. 

Northway Surgery and Pain Center property sold for $5.5M

Medical real estate investment firm Montecito Medical has acquired the Northway Surgery and Pain Center property in Halfmoon, N.Y., for $5.5 million, according to a June 13 report from the Albany Business Review.

ACG and AGA invest in Oshi Health hybrid digestive healthcare model

Oshi Health received strategic investments from the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association GI Opportunity Fund. 

2 gastroenterology industry leaders on the move

Here are two gastroenterology leadership moves Becker’s has reported on since June 6:

Connecticut set to loosen physician noncompete requirements: 5 things to know

The Connecticut Legislature has passed a bill amending the state’s physician noncompete statute, attorney Justin Theriault of law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. wrote in an article published by JDSupra on June 12.