As the healthcare industry consolidates, some ASCs are opting to partner with health systems in their markets to access economies of scale.
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The 'win-win' of hospital-ASC partnerships
As the healthcare industry consolidates, some ASCs are opting to partner with health systems in their markets to access economies of scale.
10 states with the best economies
Florida is the state with the best economy for residents, according to a July 13 ranking from CNBC.
Physician loses medical license following TikTok livestream
Columbus, Ohio-based plastic surgeon Katharine Grawe, MD, lost her medical license after her livestreaming procedures on TikTok spurred an investigation from the Ohio medical board, USA Today reported July 13.
The physician workforce by the numbers
Here are five numbers that provide insights into the physician workforce:
Why health systems should rethink sites of care
As financial challenges continue to plague health systems, it is becoming increasingly important for them to examine ways to be more cost efficient.
How private equity has increased the cost of care for 6 physician specialties
Private equity increases the cost of caring for patients in six major physician specialties, according to a July 10 report published by the American Antitrust Institute in partnership with the Petris Center and the Washington Center for Equitable Growt…
FDA approves minimally invasive surgical device for treating urinary tract symptoms
The FDA approved the Optilume BPH catheter system, a minimally invasive surgical therapy used for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms.
10 largest private equity firms by number of physician deals
Shore Capital Partners is the largest healthcare private equity firm in the U.S. based on its number of physician deals executed between 2012 and 2021, according to a July 10 report published by the American Antitrust Institute in partnership with the …
Medtronic's $60M in fraud, kickback settlements: A timeline
Since 2011, Medtronic and its subsidiaries have paid more than $60 million in settlements related to kickback schemes and fraud claims, according to a July 12 report from CNBC.
