Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Eye Health America acquires Florida ophthalmology practice

Greenville, S.C.-based Eye Health America has acquired a multi-location ophthalmology practice in Florida, according to a Feb. 24 report from Business Observer.

Virginia cardiology practice reports data breach

Midlothian-based Cardiology of Virginia has filed a data breach notice with the HHS Office for Civil Rights. 

SurgCenter founder joins cellular medicine developer

Gregory George, MD, PhD, founder and former manager of SurgCenter Development, the largest privately owned ASC company in the U.S., has joined Mesoblast Limited’s board.

Gastro Health keeps physicians in control of care — here's how

Miami-based Gastro Health is reinforcing its commitment to physician autonomy, ensuring that clinical decision-making remains in the hands of its medical professionals despite the organization’s partnership with private equity.

ASCs poised to win big in the value-based care revolution

As the healthcare industry continues its shift toward value-based payment models, ASCs could be poised to be major beneficiaries of this transformation. 

10 lowest-paying states for PAs 

Physician assistants in Alabama earned the lowest average salary in 2023, at $113,212 annually, according to a Feb. 24 report from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 

The 'yearly battle' of physician pay cuts 

Physician pay cuts are plaguing the industry – reimbursement per Medicare patient dropped approximately 2.3% between 2005 and 2021 when adjusted for inflation, according to a study from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute. 

Texas GI named state's 1st master endoscopist

Prabhleen Chahal, MD, has become the first practitioner in Texas to be named a master endoscopist by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. 

The states forecasted to be most affected by Trump tariffs

While President Donald Trump  postponed proposed 25% tariffs against both China and Mexico, they are officially set to begin next week, according to a Feb. 25 report from CNBC.

Trump's FTC nominee vows to focus on noncompetes

Mark Meador, President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill the third Republican seat on the five-member Federal Trade Commission, recently told a Senate panel that the agency will focus on technology regulation and noncompete agreements in employment contra…