Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Utah Gastroenterology expands with new hire

Utah Gastroenterology welcomed a new gastroenterologist to their team, reported the Daily Guardian on Aug. 12. 

18 JVC deals in the ASC world this year

Joint venture capital deals are heating up in the ASC space. Here are 18 JVC deals so far this year, as reported by Becker’s:

5 hospital bankruptcy updates to know

Healthcare bankruptcies have been spiking as debt levels and interest rates rise. 

10 best states to live in

Massachusetts was named the best state to live in, propelled by its healthcare system and education quality, according to Wallethub’s 2024 Best States To Live In, published Aug. 12.

Gastroenterologist's license revoked following harassment, procedure overutilization allegations 

The Arkansas State Medical Board has revoked the license of gastroenterologist Alonzo Williams, MD, following accusations of sexual harassment and improper prescription practices, among other allegations, the Arkansas Advocate reported Aug. 10. 

Meet the CEOs behind 5 cardiology groups

Cardiology is the fastest-growing ASC specialty and has drawn significant attention from private equity groups and other investors in recent years. 

Consolidation pushing colonoscopies to HOPDs, driving Medicare cost surge: Study

The vertical integration of physician groups and health systems is pushing colonoscopies to be performed in hospital outpatient departments over ASCs, ultimately driving Medicare and patient out-of-pocket costs up, according to a study published July 2…

New York City ASC faces dark web leak following patient data breach

Stolen data from New York City-based ASC Gramercy Surgery Center has been leaked on the dark web following a patient data breach, according to an Aug. 10 report from DataBreaches.net. 

SAAK Health cuts ribbon on new ASC

SAAK Health held a July 31 ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new ASC in Brookfield, Wis., according to an Aug. 12 news release. The ceremony was hosted by the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce.

Georgia Urology breaks ground on ASC, medical offices

Atlanta-based practice group Georgia Urology broke ground on an ASC and medical office building campus in Fayetteville, Ga.