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Beacon Health completes acquisition of Ascension Michigan outpatient centers, ASCs
South Bend, Ind.-based Beacon Health System has acquired Ascension Southwest Michigan. According to a July 1 news release shared with Becker’s, locally-owned, nonprofit Beacon signed a definitive agreement to acquire ASM’s four hospitals, 35 outpatient clinics and an ASC in early April. Ascension Southwest Michigan is a regional subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ascension. The acquisition […]
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The companies rewriting ASCs’ M&A story
The consolidation of physician practices and ASCs by hospitals, health systems and private equity persists in markets across the U.S. However, some ASC physicians and leaders sense a growing push towards independence as physicians fight for their autonomy and practice ownership. As a result, a number of practice ownership and management models have emerged that […]
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North Carolina ophthalmology practice opens new location
Hickory, N.C.-based Graystone Eye has opened a new location in North Wilkesboro, N.C., The Wilkes Record reported July 1.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on July 8. The new location will be led by Megan Swaringen, OD.
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Northstar Anesthesia expands with Florida partnership
NorthStar Anesthesia has forged a new partnership with Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital North, South Florida Hospital News reported July 1. NorthStar will provide anesthesia services at three of the hospital’s facilities in the region, including the Florida Endoscopy and Surgery Center, TGH Spring Hill Hospital and TGH Brooksville. As a result of the partnership, all […]
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5 anesthesia leaders to know
Here are five anesthesia leaders making headlines since April 28, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Wilmington, Del.-based Nemours Children’s Health tapped Mark Twite, MD, as chief of cardiac anesthesia and co-director of Nemours Children’s Cardiac Center in Delaware Valley. 2. U.S. Anesthesia Partners named Kurt Jones, MD, as its chief clinical officer. Dr. Jones has […]
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14 organizations expanding cardiology service lines
As the demand for cardiovascular services rises nationwide, many health systems, hospitals and ASCs are looking to expand their cardiovascular service lines. Here are 14 organizations with new cardiology developments in 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital opened a new cardiovascular lab. The Gorkysky Heart and Vascular Suite will include an advanced […]
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Pennsylvania hospital opens new cardiovascular center
Doylestown (Pa.) Hospital has opened a new cardiovascular lab, Buckso Today reported June 30.
The Gorkysky Heart and Vascular Suite will include an advanced hybrid procedural room and six catheterization and electrophysiology labs.
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16 new ASCs in June
Here are 16 ASCs that were planned or constructed since June 1, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Downers Grove, Ill.-based Duly Health and Care earned a certificate of need to expand its ASC in Westmont, Ill. The ASC offers orthopedic, spine, pain management, podiatry, urology and general surgery services. The project is part of Duly’s […]
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11 hospital, health system layoffs in June
Here are 11 hospitals and health systems that have announced layoffs since June 1, as reported by Becker’s: 1. On June 26, King County Superior Court denied a labor union’s request to halt layoffs and clinic closures at Renton, Wash.-based Valley Medical Center. The 321-bed acute care hospital laid off 101 employees in March, followed […]
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Texas law adds restrictions to physician noncompetes
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill that would place stricter limitations on restrictive covenants in employment contracts for physicians and other healthcare practitioners, according to a June 26 blog post by Chicago-based law firm Jackson Lewis. Here are six things to know about the new restrictions: 1. The new law goes into effect […]
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