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Are West Virginia's CON laws harming rural healthcare?

In a recent column published in Hurricane Breeze Newspaper, state delegate Scot Heckert argued that West Virginia’s certificate-of-need laws are necessary to protect rural healthcare services. 

Oregon eyes ban on physician noncompetes: 4 things to know

State lawmakers in Oregon are considering two bills that would ban noncompete agreements for healthcare workers. 

Alabama physician group to close after 30 years, lay off 153

Mobile-based Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic is set to close on April 11. 

Arizona VA expands cardiology care

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System has expanded cardiology services. 

GLP-1s and colonoscopy: 3 notes

The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is likely to increase the risks of inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy, according to a study published Feb. 12 in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.

Physicians sound the alarm on 'dangerous' payer behavior

Physicians are voicing growing frustration with payer policies that delay payments, deny necessary care and add administrative burdens. 

USPI added 57 ASCs in 2024: 5 things to know

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International – the ASC arm of Tenet Healthcare — added 57 ASCs in 2024, further solidifying its market position as the largest ASC chain. 

Why independent practice is under pressure and what comes next

The physician workforce is facing a period of rapid change, with independent practices under increasing pressure, alternative employment opportunities shifting and patient access to care at risk.

RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary: 10 takeaways for ASCs 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as HHS secretary following a 52-48 Senate vote.

Lawmaker proposes prior authorization ban across health plans: 3 notes

Rep. Jeff Van Drew has introduced a bill that would ban prior authorization across health plans.