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UT Southwestern Medical Center certified as a comprehensive cardiac center
The Joint Commission has recognized UT Southwestern Medical Center as a comprehensive cardiac center. The medical center earned the commission’s gold seal of approval, which represents the highest standard in cardiovascular care, according to a May 15 news release. UT Southwestern was evaluated on its quality of care across 10 cardiac care areas and integration […]
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New C-suite appointments to know in 60 days
Here are the healthcare, ASC, spine, orthopedic and medtech companies that are appointing new C-suite executives, as reported by Becker’s since March 15:
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5 updates on CON laws since Jan. 1
Here is how certificate-of-need laws are changing and impacting the ASC space since the start of 2025, as reported by Becker’s:
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5 federal policy updates for physicians to know
Here are five federal policy updates that physicians and leaders need to know, as reported by Becker’s since April 8:
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How ASC giants stacked up in Q1: 10 financial notes
Here is how three of the largest ASC operators performed during the first quarter of 2025, according to their financial reports: Surgery Partners (Brentwood, Tenn.) United Surgical Partners International (Dallas) HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.)
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Ophthalmologist pay up 11% since 2021
The average annual salary for ophthalmologists has fluctuated over the past several years, reaching $301,500 in 2024. Ophthalmologist compensation jumped a total of $31,410, or 11.63%, from 2021 to 2024. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released updated compensation data April 2 to reflect 2024 information, the latest available. Here is how the average annual wage […]
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Monument Health breaks ground on free-standing care center
Rapid City, S.D.-based Monument Health has broken ground on a free-standing emergency department in Rapid City. The 16,750-square-foot facility will include full laboratory services, X-ray services, a CT scan, one trauma room, eight emergency exam rooms and two inpatient rooms, according to a May 13 news release from the health system. The space allows for […]
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Cardiology groups request tariff deferrals on radiopharmaceuticals
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology submitted joint comments asking for tariffs on radiopharmaceuticals to be delayed until domestic sources can be established. The development of a domestic supply of molybdenum-99 has been a priority for years, but the U.S. still does not have a supply, according to a […]
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The ASCs, outpatient centers coming to the West
Here are six new ASCs, outpatient centers and medical complexes opening or that have been planned to open in the West, as reported by Becker’s since March 7:
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How AI is advancing the GI space
Artificial intelligence is making waves throughout the healthcare industry, and the gastroenterology sector is no different. Here are a few of the ways that the technology is moving GI forward in 2025, as reported by Becker’s. Study findings and clinical guideline updates How gastroenterologists have used AI thus far An example use case of AI […]
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