Category: Becker’s ASC Review

ASCs' busy August

Here are 24 ASCs that opened or were announced in August: 

21 new GI practices this year

Here are 21 gastrointestinal and endoscopy practices that have opened or announced plans to open this year, as reported by Becker’s:

$3.5M medical office building breaks ground in Illinois

Anderson Healthcare has broken ground on a $3.5 million medical office building in Collinsville, Ill., according to a Sept. 4 report from The Edwardsville Intelligencer.

America's 26 self-made healthcare billionaires

Of the 34 American billionaires that earned their wealth in the healthcare space, 26 are classified as self-made, according to Forbes’ live net worth calculator. 

Cardiologist moves from August

Here are seven cardiologists that joined new hospitals and health systems in August, as reported by Becker’s.

Institute finds waste in US $43B yearly cancer screening cost

The cost of initial cancer screenings in the U.S. hit $43.2 billion in 2021. But, according to the Lown Institute, that number could be an underestimate.

Anthem in the headlines: 5 updates

Here are five updates on Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield companies, which are owned by Elevance Health, one of the largest payers in the U.S., as reported by Becker’s since May 21:

Olympus expresses support for new colonoscopy recommendations

Medical technology company Olympus has expressed support for new colonoscopy recommendations and quality indicators recently released by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology.

Baptist Health receives $2M gift from local developer

Coral Gables, Fla.-based Baptist Health Foundation received a $2 million donation from MG Developer, reported South Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report Sept. 4. 

Family-owned North Carolina practice closes amid financial struggles

Quasar Family Medicine North Carolina announced the closure of its Greenville practice Sept. 3, WITN reported.