The consolidation of physician practices and ASCs by hospitals, health systems and private equity persists in markets across the U.S. However, some ASC physicians and leaders sense a growing push towards independence as physicians fight for their autonomy and practice ownership. As a result, a number of practice ownership and management models have emerged that […]
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Zhi Cheng, MD, a gastroenterologist, has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing seven women, including three patients under his care at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens hospital, ABC News reported June 30. What happened? “As caregivers, we are responsible for the safety and well-being of our patients – it is a sacred trust. The crimes committed by this individual […]
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Here are more than 15 cardiologists who joined new hospitals, health systems, centers and more, as reported by Becker’s during the first half of the year. Note: This list is not exhaustive.
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Lynnwood, Wash.-based independent cardiology practice CardioNow is partnering with CardioOne to expand cardiovascular care in the Pacific Northwest, according to a press release shared with Becker’s. CardioOne helped launch CardioNow’s services by providing technology and operational assistance. “We’re incredibly excited to launch CardioNow and expand access to high-quality cardiovascular care in the state of Washington,” […]
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Hickory, N.C.-based Graystone Eye has opened a new location in North Wilkesboro, N.C., The Wilkes Record reported July 1.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on July 8. The new location will be led by Megan Swaringen, OD.
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NorthStar Anesthesia has forged a new partnership with Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital North, South Florida Hospital News reported July 1. NorthStar will provide anesthesia services at three of the hospital’s facilities in the region, including the Florida Endoscopy and Surgery Center, TGH Spring Hill Hospital and TGH Brooksville. As a result of the partnership, all […]
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Cardiologists at the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute in Harrisburg, Pa., are now offering renal denervation, a new treatment option for patients with hard-to-treat high blood pressure. The catheter-based procedure to treat resistant hypertension lowers blood pressure in patients by reducing the activity of overactive nerves in the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys, […]
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Hartford, Conn.-based Trinity Health of New England has opened an ASC in Enfield, Conn., a project six years in the making, according to a June 27 report from NBC affiliate WWLP-22News. The $50 million facility is named after S. Prestley and Helen Blake, who donated $10 million to the project. The two-floor outpatient ASC includes […]
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Historically dominated by physician owners, ASCs are now seeing rising involvement from hospitals, private equity firms and even payers. Shobhit Minhas, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Fox Valley Orthopedics in Algonquin, Ill., joined Becker’s to discuss the decline of 100% physician-owned ASCs. Question: How have ASC ownership models evolved in recent years, and what shifts do […]
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Across the healthcare landscape, prior authorization is undergoing significant changes aimed at reducing administrative burden and expediting care delivery. Here are three major updates to know: 1. Nearly 50 health insurers, representing commercial, Medicare Advantage and managed Medicaid plans covering 257 million Americans, have committed to simplifying and standardizing the process. Participating payers have pledged […]
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