Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Franciscan Physician Network adds interventional cardiologist

Mishawaka, Ind.-based Franciscan Physician Network has added Amit Kumar, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Kumar is an interventional cardiologist with clinical interests in aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, complex coronary interventions, peripheral arterial disease, venous disorders and valvular heart disease, according to an April 24 news release from the health system. Dr. Kumar will provide […]

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Female vs. male physician compensation 2025

The gender gap between male and female physicians sits at around 24%, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Physician Compensation Report,” published April 11. 

Medscape surveyed 7,322 physicians who responded between Oct. 3, 2024 and Jan. 15, 2025.

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AANA bestows political director of the year award

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has honored Stacey Whittington, MSNA, CRNA, with its annual federal political director of the year award.  The Daniel D. Vigness Federal Political Director of the Year Award was first established in 2001 and is awarded to a CRNA leader who “has made a significant contribution to the advancement of […]

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Medtronic, endoscopy company launch distribution agreement

Medtronic has launched an agreement with Dragonfly Endoscopy to distribute its pancreaticobiliary system in the U.S. The system aims to provide enhanced visualization, maneuverability and diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities for patients undergoing endoscopy for visualization and therapeutic intervention in the bile and pancreatic ducts, according to an April 24 news release.  It also features a […]

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Former surgery center nurse charged with stealing drugs

Patrick Campbell, a former nurse at North Platte (Neb.) Surgery Center, has been charged with stealing prescription medication from the facility, according to an April 28 report from Nebraska TV. A U.S. District Court judge charged Mr. Campbell with acquiring controlled substances by fraud. In April 2023, Mr. Campbell admitted to his employer that he […]

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Carolina Anesthesiology faces potential data leak impacting +21,000

High Point, N.C.-based Carolina Anesthesiology has been found to have a non-password protected database holding 21,344 patient records, according to an April 28 report in Tech Radar Pro. Potentially leaked information includes patient names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, insurance information, anesthesia summaries, diagnoses and physician’s notes.  Currently, there is no evidence that any of […]

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The expansion areas ASCs are targeting in 2025

The growth of orthopedics and the recruitment of the remaining independent physicians are two target areas for these CEOs. These two leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share the biggest ASC and hospital trends that they are seeing in the industry.  Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity and length. Question: What growth plans does […]

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Anesthesiologist hourly pay by state 

Minnesota has the highest hourly mean wage for anesthesiologists, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2.  Here’s hourly mean anesthesiologist wage for the 24 states and Washington, D.C., which were available on the BLS metrics. State Hourly mean wage Alabama  $155.74 District of Columbia  $142.29 Florida  $194.28 Georgia  […]

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HCA’s outpatient growth accelerates: 5 takeaways from a $18.3B Q1

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare continues to see outpatient care driving a growing share of its business, according to first-quarter financial results released April 25. Outpatient revenues accounted for 37.3% of total patient revenues in 2025, up from 36.9% in 2024. Here are five more things to know: 1. HCA grew its network of freestanding ASCs […]

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Private equity’s grip on physician deals hits 6-year low

Private equity firms were involved in 280 physician medical group transactions in 2024, accounting for 59% of total healthcare deals that year, according to VMG Health’s 2025 Healthcare M&A Report released April 22. This marks the lowest share of private equity participation since 2018, reflecting a gradual decline from a peak of 80% in 2019. […]

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