Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Where healthcare private equity legislation has fallen short

California and Massachusetts both attempted to pass legislation that would tighten regulations around private equity transactions in healthcare, but it is unlikely that either state will see the proposed bills become law before the end of 2024, Bloombe…

Where healthcare private equity legislation has fallen short

California and Massachusetts both attempted to pass legislation that would tighten regulations around private equity transactions in healthcare, but it is unlikely that either state will see the proposed bills become law before the end of 2024, Bloombe…

Nearly 1 million affected in data breach

ConnectOnCall, a Delaware-based subsidiary of healthcare software company Phreesia, has suffered a data breach affecting up to 914,138 individuals. 

SCA Health ASC to close, relocate operations

SCA Health’s Permineter Surgery Center in Atlanta closed Dec. 20, according to a notice on SCA Health’s website. 

Pennsylvania ASC unexpectedly closes 

Russel, Pa.-based Pine Grove Ambulatory Surgery Center unexpectedly closed Dec. 19, according to a statement on its Facebook page. 

NFL legend faces GI cancer

Former wide receiver Randy Moss underwent surgery and spent six days in the hospital due to cancer discovered in his bile duct, in between the pancreas and liver, according to a Dec. 14 report from NBC News.

2024's major GI partnerships

Here are 16 notable gastroenterology partnerships to know since the beginning of 2024: 

5 highest-paid cardiologists in Tampa

The highest-paid cardiologist in Tampa, Fla., earns $892,600, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Medical Mutual to reduce CRNA reimbursement; AANA calls move 'dangerous'

Ohio-based health insurance provider Medical Mutual plans to reduce certified registered nurse anesthetist reimbursements to 85% beginning Jan. 24.

4 new ASCs, MOBs in California

Here are four new ASCs and medical office buildings opening or receiving approval in California, as reported by Becker’s since Dec. 3: