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Novartis considers selling ophthalmology business: Report
Global healthcare company Novartis is in the early stages of preparing to sell its ophthalmology business, according to a Nov. 16 report from Bloomberg.
6 things to know about USPI, the largest ambulatory network in the U.S.
United Surgical Partners International, the largest ambulatory network in the U.S, currently has partner clinics in 35 states across the U.S. Here are six things to know about USPI:
12 gastroenterology updates
From an acquisition to expanded CMS coverage, here are 12 gastroenterology updates Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 2:
ASCs making strides in Texas
The ASC market in Texas continues to grow, with one orthopedic ASC in the state being ranked the top in the country this year. Here are three updates on the Texas ASC market:
Number of active residents in 15 physician specialities
Internal medicine has the highest number of active physician residents in 2022 who graduated from medical schools in the U.S. and Canada, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Surgery Partners’ total joints jump 91%: 3 earnings call notes
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners’ executives laid out financial results and strategies in its third quarter earnings call Nov. 8.
9 hospitals, health systems opening ASCs
Here are nine hospitals and health systems that have opened or have plans to open ASCs that Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 18:
Why the No Surprises Act is harming anesthesiologists
The No Surprises Act has created financial challenges for anesthesiologists, the American Society of Anesthesiologists said Nov. 15.
How $163B in inventory is lost annually and 10 more supply chain updates
Here are 11 supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know that Becker’s has reported since Nov. 9:
3 fast facts on prior authorization
Here are three fast facts on prior authorization:
