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ASC speaker spotlight: Adamina Podraza, MD. Anesthesiologist at Anesthesia Consultants of Morris; Medical Director of Deerpath Ambulatory Surgical Center
Adamina Podraza, MD, is a board-certified anesthesiologist and medical director of Deerpath Ambulatory Surgical Center in Morris, Ill., where she blends more than two decades of clinical experience with a passion for operational excellence and team-based care. Dr. Podraza’s leadership style centers on empowerment through education. “When every team member understands their value, from front […]
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ASCs sound the alarm on block time inefficiency
Amid persistent staffing challenges, shrinking reimbursements and tighter margins an overlooked, and often critical, threat to ASC profitability is inefficient block time utilization, leaders told Becker’s. “One of the most overlooked cost factors threatening ASCs is the inefficient use of OR time, specifically, underutilization or poor scheduling practices,” said Heather Combs, RN, ASC administrator at […]
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The future of independent rural ASCs
As healthcare consolidation accelerates and operational pressures mount, independent rural ASCs are under threat. These facilities are not only fighting for their survival but also for the health and economic stability of the communities they serve. Across the country, rural ASCs are navigating an increasingly complex landscape. Declining reimbursements, evolving payer mixes, rising operating costs […]
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Surgery Partners rejects Bain Capital’s buyout bid, citing independent growth potential
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners has rejected a proposal from private equity firm Bain Capital to acquire all outstanding shares not already owned by the firm, reaffirming its commitment to remain an independent, publicly traded company. Following a review by its independent committee, the company concluded that the value and growth prospects of staying independent outweighed […]
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Ascension enters agreement to acquire AmSurg
St. Louis-based Ascension entered into a definitive agreement June 17 to acquire AmSurg, a move set to significantly scale its ASC presence across the U.S. AmSurg, headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., partners with around 2,000 physicians and operates 250 ASCs, making it the second-largest ASC chain nationally, trailing only Tenet’s United Surgical Partners International. The company […]
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5 new numbers scaring gastroenterologists
Here are five numbers scaring gastroenterologists: 1. 3% pay decline According to Medscape’s Gastroenterologist Compensation Report 2025, gastroenterologists saw their average annual salary drop from $512,000 in 2023 to $495,000 in 2024, a 3% decline. 2. Only 37% feel fairly compensated Despite their high earnings, only 37% of gastroenterologists feel they are fairly compensated. This […]
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ASC speaker spotlight: Priyantha Ranaweera, MD, Medical Director of Manhattan Specialists Center
Priyantha Ranaweera, MD, is a Harvard-trained interventional cardiologist and medical director of Manhattan Specialists Center in Manhattan, Kan. With over 20 years of global medical experience, Dr. Ranaweera specializes in peripheral interventions, heart catheterizations and advanced device implantation. Reflecting on his leadership journey, Dr. Ranaweera emphasizes the power of persistence. “Transformational programs don’t happen overnight. […]
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5 physician group sales to know
Here are five physician group deals to know from the last year: 1. Grass Valley, Calif.-based Dignity Health Medical Group — Sierra Nevada, a service of Dignity Health Medical Foundation, acquired Sierra Nevada Gastroenterology, also based in Grass Valley. The clinic closed June 9 and reopened June 16, rebranded as Dignity Health Medical Group — […]
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Former New York CMO admits to $1.4M in credit card theft
Michael Lucchesi, MD, former emergency medicine chair and chief medical officer at New York City-based SUNY Downstate, pleaded guilty to stealing about $1.44 million by using a business credit card for personal expenses, the Kings County District Attorney’s Office said in a June 13 news release. What happened? From December 2016 to January 2023, Dr. […]
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4 charged in Medicare fraud scheme involving physician kickbacks
Four Florida residents have been charged for their role in a Medicare fraud scheme involving physician kickbacks, the Justice Department said in a June 12 news release. What happened?
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