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Medline enters prime vendor agreement with ophthalmology ASC
Hickory, N.C.-based Graystone Eye has signed a prime vendor agreement with Medline. Through the agreement, Graystone’s surgery center and physician offices will have access to Medline’s portfolio, supply chain workflows and analytics platforms, according to a May 16 news release. Services provided at Graystone’s practices include cataract, refractive, cornea, retina, pediatric, glaucoma, oculoplastic and optometry […]
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Duke University Health System gets funding for ASC
The North Carolina Local Government Commission approved Duke University Health System’s funding request to build an ASC, according to a May 17 report from North State Journal. The system plans to expand its campus in Cary, N.C., with facilities including a new medical office building, a freestanding emergency department, an ASC and specialty clinics. DUHS […]
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4 noncompete suits in 60 days
Here are four recent noncompete suits to know, as reported by Becker’s since March 13:
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3 new cardiology leaders stepping into new roles
Here are three cardiologist who have recently entered new leadership positions, as reported by Becker’s since April 9:
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Anesthesia data security updates in 2025
Here are the data breaches and settlements affecting the anesthesia space, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025:
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Nearly half of physicians work with understaffed teams: Report
Close to 50% of physicians work with an incompletely staffed team at least 25% of the time, according to a May 14 report published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The report surveyed close to 1,000 physicians across 15 organizations. About two-thirds of the respondents worked full-time, and 64.4% worked only in outpatient settings. Data was collected […]
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Dartmouth Health names ambulatory medical director
Lebanon, N.H.-based Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center has appointed Eric Epstein, MD, as ambulatory medical director. Dr. Epstein has more than 20 years of leadership experience in academic medicine. In the role, he will provide leadership in the design, development and implementation of improvements to outpatient access and clinical services, according to a May 15 news […]
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5 new orthopedic ASCs
Here are five orthopedic companies groups that have opened, broken ground or planned new ASCs, as reported by Becker’s since March 11:
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ASCs are growing amid site-of-service shift
ASC development is facing headwinds such as high build costs and the ongoing issues with anesthesia, but there are also growth chances for the industry including the site-of-service shift. Mark Langston, the new chief development officer of Compass Surgical Partners, recently connected with Becker’s to share his take on both the opportunities and drawbacks for […]
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How private equity is shaping cardiology
Cardiology, much like many other sectors of the healthcare industry, have been affected by the infusion of private equity capital into the space. According to a survey from November 2024, nearly 50% of all private practice cardiology practices were part of a private equity portfolio. From 2013 to 2023, private equity firms acquired more than […]
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