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USPI bets big on high-acuity procedures

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, is emphasizing high-acuity procedures to fuel its expansion.

Physicians' pay problem intensifies

Concerns among physicians about the future of healthcare have intensified following CMS finalizing a 2.83% physician pay cut Nov. 1. 

The search for anesthesiologists escalates: 10 things to know

There has been a 46% surge in anesthesiologist job searches between August 2020 and August 2024, according to a new study from medical technology company Rivanna Health. 

Physician lawsuit could heat up Novant, Atrium rivalry: 8 things to know

An ophthalmologist’s lawsuit against North Carolina’s Health Department could spur market competition between Winston-Salem-based Novant Health and Charlotte-based Atrium Health, The Herald reported Nov. 4.

6 hospitals shuttering service in 1 month 

Becker’s has reported on six hospitals shuttering services since Oct. 1. 

Optum vs. Tenet vs. HCA: How ASC strategies are shifting

Optum, Tenet and HCA Healthcare are huge players in the ASC industry with different strategies for growth. 

Missouri medical office building sells for $8.8M

A 22,097-square-foot medical office building in Bridgeton, Mo., has changed hands for $8.8 million, according to a Nov. 5 report from REBusiness Online.

10 states with the most cardiologists per capita

The District of Columbia has the most practicing cardiologists per capita as of July, with 230, according to data from KFF and the U.S. Census Bureau. 

North American Partners in Anesthesia launches managed services

Anesthesia services provider North American Partners in Anesthesia has launched a managed services line. 

CMS inks physician pay cut & more updates for GIs

CMS released its 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System on Nov. 1, which includes major changes for gastroenterologists.