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Florida governor vetoes malpractice bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis stood by his promise to veto legislation that would have expanded the ability of family members to pursue non-economic damages in malpractice cases, the Florida Phoenix reported May 29. Under current law, parents cannot pursue non-economic damages in malpractice cases involving the deaths of their children if those children are 25 or […]
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Physician groups urge Senate to protect loan programs
Several physician groups have voiced concerns over aspects of a sweeping budget reconciliation package making its way through the Senate. The statement, released June 2, was signed by the American College of Physicians, American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and American Psychiatric Association. The groups called on the […]
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CVAUSA, HybridChart forge partnership
Orlando, Fla.-based Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA) has partnered with HybridChart, a cloud-based rounding platform. According to a June 3 news release, the partnership will connect HybridChart’s software to CVAUSA’s more than 330 physicians to use while rounding at hospitals. The centralized data platform will allow CVAUSA to more precisely track performance and operational metrics […]
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What’s shaping ASC mergers and acquisitions in 2025?
As hospital and health systems become increasingly interested in partnerships and acquisitions with ASCs, several trends have emerged as guiding forces within these deals. Physician engagement and leadership ASC leaders and physicians have said that the future success of ASC-hospital partnerships lies in physician buy-in and leadership. “The days of physicians being seen as widgets […]
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9 new ASCs in May
Here are nine new ASCs in the works as of May, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia partnered with Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine and other undisclosed parties to open a $10 million cardiology ASC in King of Prussia, Pa. 2. Slocum Orthopedics plans to construct a standalone ASC in Eugene, Ore. The organization […]
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4 hospitals, health systems laying off employees
Here are four hospitals and health systems that plan to lay off employees, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Renton, Wash.-based Valley Medical Center will make service consolidations and other changes to 50% of its workforce over the next two months due to financial challenges, state and federal government uncertainties, and private sector reimbursement. The news […]
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Trump tariffs face possible Supreme Court roadblock: 8 things to know
An argument used by the Supreme Court to thwart former President Joe Biden’s climate change and student loan forgiveness policies now threatens President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, Bloomberg reported May 31. Here are eight things to know about the legal argument: 1. The court’s conservative majority used the concept, known as the “major questions doctrine,” […]
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Not just ‘widgets:’ How ASCs can find their voice in joint ventures
ASC-hospital joint ventures have become a mainstay as the ASC market matures and hospitals increasingly look to expand their outpatient surgical capacity. Seven ASC leaders and physicians joined Becker’s to discuss the ways that ASCs can secure the most favorable outcomes for their organizations as they explore potential partnerships, joint ventures or acquisitions. Editor’s note: […]
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Surgeon, anesthesiologist bond makes surgeries safer: Study
The greater the familiarity between a surgeon and an anesthesiologist was linked to improved outcomes for patients in certain surgeries, MedPage Today reported May 28. The retrospective study was conducted by physicians of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Canada, but the results may be informative for surgical teams in the U.S. The study was […]
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Meet the power players in outpatient cardiology
As cardiology continues its outpatient migration, several organizations have made notable acquisitions and developments in their cardiology focus. HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.) HCA continues to invest capital into the cardiology sector, as it saw growth from both inpatient and outpatient cardiac surgeries during the first quarter of 2025. The company’s outpatient expansion, including in catheterization […]
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