Category: Becker’s ASC Review

1 in 6 physicians contemplated or attempted suicide

While just 1% of physicians have attempted suicide, an additional 15% have contemplated it, according to Medscape’s 2025 “‘A Lot More Still Needs to Be Done:’ Physicians and Suicide Report,” published Feb. 21. 

Illinois cardiologist dies at 86

Illinois cardiologist John Moran, MD, has died at 86, according to a Feb. 20 obituary published in Southwest Regional Publishing Local News.

The future of anesthesia in 1 word

Fifteen anesthesia leaders — anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists — recently joined Becker’s to discuss the future of anesthesia. 

A look into Arizona's 'highly competitive' ASC landscape

From rising operational costs to shifting market dynamics, Arizona’s ASCs are facing a complex mix of challenges.

The anesthesia workforce crisis in the next 5 years

More than 15 anesthesia leaders — anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists — joined Becker’s to discuss how the anesthesia workforce will evolve over the next five years. 

Prairie Cardiovascular adds interventional cardiologist

Springfield, Ill.-based Prairie Cardiovascular has added Jeetendra Patel, MD, to its staff.

Missouri physician pleads guilty to making false statements to Medicare

Jerry Bruggeman, MD, of Columbia, Mo., has pleaded guilty to making false statements to Medicare.

5 huge hospital, health system deals in 30 days

ASCs are closely monitoring the acceleration of hospital consolidation in various markets.

5 huge hospital, health system deals in 30 days

ASCs are closely monitoring the acceleration of hospital consolidation in various markets.

Walgreens PE deal back on the table: 5 things to know

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ bid to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance is back on the table, Bloomberg reported Feb. 18.