Category: Becker’s ASC Review

ASC speaker spotlight: Sapna Thomas, MD. Medical Director at North Ridgeville Endoscopy. Gastroenterologist at North Ridgeville Health Center University Hospitals

Sapna Thomas, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and medical director of North Ridgeville Endoscopy, part of University Hospitals. She also serves as medical director for the West Region of the UH Digestive Health Institute, where she has spent her entire post-residency career advancing access, continuity and quality in GI care. Dr. Thomas believes that leadership […]

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Owner of shuttered Iowa ASC files for bankruptcy, surrenders medical license

A surgeon and ASC owner in Ames, Iowa, and her physician husband have filed for bankruptcy, the Ames Tribune reported June 20. Lindsay Sturm, DO, the former lead surgeon at the center, also surrendered her medical license after being accused of incompetence. Dr. Strum and her husband, Sean Sturm, MD, an anesthesiologist, filed for Chapter […]

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Physician consolidation’s biggest disruptors

From hospital systems to private equity, eight healthcare leaders joined Becker’s to discuss who they believe is the most disruptive force in physician consolidation today. Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity or brevity.  Question: Who’s the most disruptive player in physician consolidation today? Frank DiMaio, MD. Chairman of Musculoskeletal Service Line at […]

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The investments physicians can’t afford to miss

From real estate and retirement plans to AI and ASCs, 14 physician leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the one investment they believe their peers can’t afford to miss right now. Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity or brevity.  Question: What’s one smart investment more physicians should be making right now? Frank DiMaio, MD. […]

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The things making cardiologists nervous

Increasing physician burnout, insurers denying reimbursements and delays in cardiovascular care are three aspects of cardiology that are making physicians and leaders nervous.  These three cardiologists and surgeons recently connected with Becker’s to share what is making them nervous and concerned about the industry.  Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity and length.  Question: Is […]

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Despite ACA, patients still paying out-of-pocket for colonoscopy prep: Study

While colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., and it is highly preventable for patients who undergo regular colonoscopy screenings, only 59% of U.S. adults over 45 are currently up to date on their screenings.  In addition, over 50,000 people will die from colorectal cancers in 2025. While the ACA […]

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HOPDs vs. ASCs: 10 notes

From cost differentials to regulatory constraints and payment inequities, here are 10 key notes capturing the state of HOPDs vs. ASCs in 2025. 1. A Blue Health Intelligence analysis revealed procedures performed in HOPDs can cost up to 58% more than in ASCs or physician offices. For example, colonoscopies cost 32% more in hospital settings […]

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Florida ophthalmology practice to close 

Nancy Williams-Wallace, MD, is closing her ophthalmology practice, Tampa Bay Eye Associates, located in Palm Harbor, Fla., according to a public notice published June 18 in the Tampa Bay Times. Patients can request copies of their medical records to be sent directly to themselves or to another physician by contacting the practice via email. This […]

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The richest self-made women in healthcare

Forbes has released its annual report of the 50 wealthiest self-made women in the world, featuring five who made their billions in the healthcare industry.  Together, all 50 women on the list are worth $276 billion, or $5.5 billion on average. There are 18 American women on the list, including big names like Oprah Winfrey, […]

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Nemours taps chief of cardiac anesthesia

Wilmington, Del.-based Nemours Children’s Health has tapped Mark Twite, MD, as chief of cardiac anesthesia and co-director of Nemours Children’s Cardiac Center in Delaware Valley, according to a June 20 report from Bucksco.today. In the role, Dr. Twite will lead cardiac anesthesia services and oversee the program at Nemours. He will also be in charge […]

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