Category: Becker’s ASC Review

8 gastroenterology malpractice cases to know

Although gastroenterologists are not common defendants in medical malpractice lawsuits, some cases over the last 10 years have resulted in multimillion-dollar settlements, according to a blog post from law firm Miller & Zois. 

Minnesota ASC property sells for $72M

A healthcare real estate firm has paid $72 million for a three-building, 201,000-square-foot outpatient medical center in Plymouth, Minn., in one of the biggest local medical office sales ever, according to an Oct. 16 report from Finance & Commerce.

Virtuous Health Centers rebuilds Arizona ASC

Phoenix-based Virtuous Health Centers has undergone a $3.2 million build-out at its ASC in Tempe, Ariz., according to an Oct. 17 report from the Phoenix Business Journal.

Father-son cardiology practice relocates

Father-son cardiology duo Saadi Albaghdadi, MD, and Ali Albaghdadi, MD, have relocated their Clinton, Iowa-based clinic, according to an Oct. 14 report from the Clinton Herald.

5 things gastroenterologists need to know about malpractice 

Compared to other specialists, gastroenterologists are less commonly defendants in medical malpractice cases, according to a blog post by law firm Miller & Zois. 

Anesthesiologist shortage grows more dire: 5 new insights

There will be a projected shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036, according to a 2024 Medicus white paper. 

CardioOne adds DeepScribe's AI technology

CardioOne has teamed up with DeepScribe to integrate DeepScribe’s artificial intelligence program.

Houston man convicted in $160M Medicare fraud scheme

A Houston man has been convicted of Medicare fraud in a scheme to fraudulently bill for expensive topical creams after a 10-day trial. 

5 states with the highest CRNA employment

Overall employment among certified registered nurse anesthetists is expected to grow 9% through 2032, faster than average for all occupations, according to Medicus’ 2024 white paper on the anesthesia provider shortage. 

ASCs' next frontiers

As the ASC space continues to develop and respond to an increasing demand for healthcare services, these frontiers may present major opportunities for practice growth: