Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Northside Hospital adds GI Genius

Atlanta-based Northside Hospital has added Medtronic’s GI Genius, an “intelligent” endoscopy module to help physicians detect cancerous polyps. 

10 numbers making physicians nervous

Here are 10 numbers making physicians nervous:

5 best cities for inflation

Houston and its suburbs were named the best areas for inflation, according to WalletHub’s Changes in Inflation by City report published Aug. 14. 

Data breach exposes Alabama Cardiology groups' patient, staff data

Unauthorized parties accessed the personal data of all current and former patients and staff at Birmingham-based Alabama Cardiovascular Group. 

10 worst cities for inflation

U.S. year-over-year inflation rate sits at 2.9% as of July 2024, slowing below 3% for the first time since March 2021, according to WalletHub’s Changes in Inflation by City report published Aug. 14. 

GI put on probation following administrative complaints for ASC procedures

The Florida Board of Medicine has placed a physician in Tampa, Fla., on probation following an administrative complaint at an ASC, Miami Herald reported Aug. 14. 

GI put on probation following administrative complaints for ASC procedures

The Florida Board of Medicine has placed a physician in Tampa, Fla., on probation following an administrative complaint at an ASC, Miami Herald reported Aug. 14. 

Tenet's hospital sell-off spree picks up

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of United Surgical Partners International,  is turning its focus to ASCs as it rapidly sells hospitals. 

Midwestern ASC market heats up

Here are five ASC developments and acquisitions in the Midwest, as reported by Becker’s since Aug. 2:

Minnesota ASC unveils 72K-square foot center

The Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, Minn., celebrated its completion on Aug 12., reported Lakeland PBS Aug. 14.