Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Class action suit filed against Walgreens

A class action lawsuit was filed against Walgreens Boots Alliance by investors who were negatively affected by alleged securities fraud.

CMS clears Joint Commission's ASC accreditation 

CMS has renewed its approval for The Joint Commissions’ ASC accreditation program. 

23 ASCs in July

Here are 23 ASCs opened or in development in July, as reported by Becker’s:

Physician pay in the best states for healthcare

Physicians earn an average salary of $302,110 in Minnesota, the best state for healthcare. 

Family of patient who died during colonoscopy sues Oregon ASC

The family of a patient who died during a colonoscopy in 2018 at the Portland (Ore.) Clinic is suing the facility for $50 million, according to an Aug. 1 report from the Courtroom View Network.

The leaders behind Tenet's finances

After earning a net revenue of $5.1 billion in the second quarter of 2024, Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare remains a major player in the healthcare market at large. 

Eye surgery device market forecast to grow over 4% through 2031

The eye surgery device market is predicted to grow at a 4.6% CAGR between 2024 and 2031, according to a July 31 Orion Market Research report. 

After slow start, SurgCenter ASCs merge with USPI

Following a slower-than-expected onboarding process, Saum Sutaria, MD, CEO of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, said that the company “feels good” about the acquisition progress and doesn’t think…

Florida medical office building housing ASC sells for $32M

A medical office building in Lakewood Ranch, Fla., has sold for $31.8 million, according to a July 31 report from the Business Observer.

Essentia Health-Duluth picks up new GI hire

Essentia Health-Duluth Clinic (Minn.) is expanding its GI coverage by hiring Erica Williams, APRN, CNP, who specializes in gastroenterology.