Category: Becker’s ASC Review

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. 

Another celebrity undergoes colonoscopy on camera to raise cancer awareness

Businessman and social media personality Dave Portnoy has documented his colonoscopy process on camera to raise awareness in collaboration with nonprofit Lead From Behind, according to a July 31 report from Newsweek.

New Hampshire loosens PA regulations 

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has signed a law stating that certain physician assistants will no longer have to sign a “collaboration agreement” with a physician for their entire career, New Hampshire Bulletin reported July 30. 

Why this ASC stays independent despite hospitals 'drooling' to acquire it

It is becoming more difficult for ASCs to remain independent as costs rise and reimbursement declines.