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USPI's last 5 years: A recap
United Surgical Partners International became the largest ASC chain in the U.S. in 2022.
Worst states for physicians over the last 5 years
New York and Rhode Island consistently rank low on financial website WalletHub’s annual list of worst states for physicians.
5 healthcare C-suite leaders on how private equity is 'reshaping the industry'
The value of healthcare private equity deals in 2021 was 378 percent higher than that of 2012, and many executives say that trend is here to stay.
Johns Hopkins spinoff launches GI cancer detection test
Previse, a health research company developed by Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins University, has launched its first laboratory-developed test, Esopredict, for the detection of esophageal cancer.
RedHill launches warranty program for GI medication
Biopharmaceutical company RedHill has launched a money-back warranty program for its Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy, Talicia.
Computer-aided colonoscopy doesn't always increase adenoma detection: study
Artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopies may not result in improved adenoma detection, according to a study published March 9 in the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Top GI hospitals in New York for 2023, per 4 publications
Several publications ranked the top gastroenterology facilities for 2023, including Newsweek, Healthgrades and Medscape. Here are the top GI hospitals and facilities in New York, per four publications:
How 5 major ASC chains stack up
Here’s how five of the biggest ASC chains in the U.S. stack up when comparing the number of physicians, states and locations in their network.
Hartford HealthCare faces setbacks with ASC construction, acquisitions
Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare is aiming to expand its ASC presence throughout the state but is facing setbacks from competitors and regulators, according to a March 20 report from the Hartford Business Journal.
Oklahoma bill would save nurse practitioners money, lessen restrictions
Lawmakers in Oklahoma are pushing for a bill that would allow nurse practitioners to prescribe certain medications without a supervising physician, KXII reported March 15.
