San Antonio-based Methodist Healthcare is planning to open an ASC in Keller, Texas, according to a May 9 report from Community Impact. The facility will specialize in outpatient same-day surgery services, including general surgery, gynecological procedures and orthopedic surgeries. The center is expected to open in October. Methodist currently has six ASCs in the San […]
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As more procedures migrate to the outpatient setting, hospitals have a growing interest in adding ASCs of their own. Oftentimes, it is more cost-effective for large health systems to pursue acquisitions or joint ventures than starting a new facility from scratch. This means that existent independent ASCs are facing more pressure to sell out to […]
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Orthopedic surgeons have the highest starting salary, according to a recent blog post from AMN Healthcare. Here’s a breakdown of starting salaries by physician specialty, according to AMN:
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The average annual salary for physicians is $304,950 in Hawaii, the best-ranked state for healthcare in 2025. U.S. News & World Report ranked all 50 states across 71 metrics in eight categories. The rankings were published May 6. Compensation data for physicians is from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here is the average annual wage […]
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Peoria, Ill.-based Bond Eye Associates is closing June 27, according to a Facebook post from the ophthalmology practice. The practice cited financial difficulties, including rising operational costs and challenges with insurance reimbursements, as the primary reasons for the closure. “We deeply appreciate the trust you have placed in us and the relationships we have built […]
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U.S. News & World Report released its 2024 Best States rankings on May 6, with Mississippi named the worst state for healthcare. The rankings evaluate all 50 states across 71 metrics in eight categories, including healthcare, education, economy and infrastructure. The healthcare rankings are based on data from the CDC, CMS and other sources, focusing […]
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The ASC industry is changing rapidly, as more cases move from the hospital to the outpatient setting. In addition, more health systems are pursuing joint venture partnerships with ASCs to grow their reach and save and manage costs. John Peloza, MD, an orthopedic spine surgeon at Midwest Orthopedic and Spine in Chicago, spoke with Becker’s […]
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Unifeye Vision Partners, an ASC operator in the ophthalmology sector, received a growth capital investment and added an ophthalmology practice and surgery center in Texas. The company partnered with Plano, Texas-based Brooks Eye Associates, which is led by Dain Brooks, MD, according to a May 7 news release from UVP. Brooks Eye Associates has provided […]
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Here are four data incidents and outcomes happening in the cardiology space, as reported by Becker’s in 2025:
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Here are seven updates to know on Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, the parent company of ASC giant United Surgical Partners International, that Becker’s has reported on so far this year:
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