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Surgery Partners doubles down on M&As
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners is leaning heavily on acquisitions and de novo development to accelerate its ASC growth, executives shared during a May 13 earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha. Here are five key takeaways from the company’s growth strategy: 1. Strategic acquisitions remain a priority. So far in 2025, the company has invested $55 […]
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10 states with the lowest physician pay satisfaction
New Mexico has the lowest average physician pay satisfaction of any state, according to a new report from recently launched salary transparency platform Marit Health. Marit Health ranked pay satisfaction on a 5-point scale, with 1 representing very dissatisfied with pay and 5 representing very satisfied with pay. Here are 10 states with the lowest […]
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California system, physician group to pay $32M for Stark law allegations
Fresno, Calif.-based Community Health System and its affiliate Physician Network Advantage have agreed to pay $31.5 million to settle allegations they violated the False Claims Act and Stark law by providing benefits to physicians in exchange for patient referrals, according to a May 14 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
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Virginia physician sentenced for alleged pill mill
David Allingham, MD, owner and sole practitioner at Oakton (Va.) Primary Care Center, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for operating a pill mill, distributing controlled substances, and making false healthcare statements, according to a May 14 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
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New Hampshire physician pleads guilty to illegal opioid prescription
Columbia, N.H.-based Robert Soucy, DO, has pleaded guilty to unlawfully distributing controlled substances, according to a May 13 news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. What happened?
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ASCs vs. the ‘revolving door’ of anesthesia providers
The anesthesia labor market is tighter than it has been in decades, making it increasingly difficult for ASCs to secure reliable coverage. By 2026, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists, according to a 2024 white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. Today, there are more than 7,700 people for every one […]
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Hospital’s stake in ASCs hits all-time high
Hospital and health system ownership of ASCs has nearly doubled in five years, according to Avanza’s Intelligence Hospital Leadership ASC Survey. In 2024, 82% of hospitals and health systems own at least one ASC, up from 41% in 2019 and 48% just last year. Here are five more statistics from the survey: 1. Nearly all […]
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Self-employed anesthesiologists earn 10% more
Self-employed anesthesiologists earn 10% or more than their hospital-employed counterparts, according to a new report from recently launched salary transparency platform Marit Health. Here’s a breakdown of anesthesiologist salary by employer type Health system Average total compensation: $542,000 New job bonus: $63,000 Compensation satisfaction: 3.62 Medical group Average total compensation: $565,000 New job bonus: $57,000 […]
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Indiana physician charged with prescription fraud
A Greenwood, Ind.-based physician was arrested for allegedly fraudulently prescribing and repurchasing controlled substances, the Daily Journal reported May 13. What happened? Becker’s has reached out to Windrose for further comment and will update this story as new information becomes available.
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Indiana physician charged with prescription fraud
A Greenwood, Ind.-based physician was arrested for allegedly fraudulently prescribing and repurchasing controlled substances, the Daily Journal reported May 13. What happened? Becker’s has reached out to Windrose for further comment and will update this story as new information becomes available.
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