Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Colorado cardiologist loses medical license following 158-year prison sentence

Colorado cardiologist Stephen Matthews has permanently lost his medical license after being sentenced to 158 years in prison, according to a March 4 report from CBS News.

4 states where malpractice law could change

Here are five states that are in the process of proposing or debating legislation surrounding malpractice reform in 2025:

How AI is revolutionizing cardiology in underserved communities

Rural communities are often underserved compared to their urban counterparts, but AI and new screening technologies are changing the narrative.

Atlanta hospital launches new cardiac procedure

Atlanta-based Northside Hospital Heart Institute implemented a new minimally invasive procedure.

The 5 highest-paid HCA executives in 2024

 Three of the five highest-paid executives of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare saw pay jumps in 2024, according to a proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

8 things to know about updated colonoscopy bowel prep guidelines

The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer has released updated guidelines for improved bowel preparations before colonoscopies, published by the American Journal of Managed Care March 4. 

The make-or-break factors in ASC, hospital deals

As healthcare consolidation accelerates, ASCs and hospitals are increasingly looking to collaborate on partnerships and joint ventures to spark mutual growth. 

The economic power of physicians: State-by-state breakdown of output

California has the highest output per physician of all 50 states, according to a new report from AMN Healthcare

SightGrowth Partners adds 1st surgery center in Massachusetts

Hauppauge, N.Y.-based SightGrowth Partners has expanded its network into Massachusetts and launched SightMD Massachusetts.

CMS issues Stark law guidance for physician-owned hospital

Law firm McGuireWoods has secured a CMS Stark law advisory opinion for a physician-owned hospital seeking to relocate eight miles from its current site and add an emergency department, according to a news release from the law firm.