Here are five numbers on the presence of private equity in healthcare in the last year: Seven — The number of states who have introduced bills to increase scrutiny over private equity deals in the healthcare industry, California being the most recent. Indiana, Connecticut, Oregon, Vermont, New Mexico and New York are also considering legislation […]
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The Orthopedic Surgery Center of Palm Beach County in Boynton Beach, Fla., has tackled multiple process improvements in the last year to make a big impact on the center’s financial success. The most impactful changes include: The financial impact is clear and permeated throughout the organization. “Collectively, these initiatives led to improvements in patient satisfaction, […]
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One-third of the Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S., or about 2,110 centers, are part of larger multi-site operators, according to VMG Health. VMG released its 2025 Healthcare M&A Report April 22 outlining the merger and acquisition landscape over the last year. United Surgical Partners International and SCA Health have both grown through acquisition and de […]
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Here are five updates to know on UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, the parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, that Becker’s has reported on in 2025:
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Physician assistants in California, the state where PAs have the highest average annual salary, earn $68,100 more than PAs in Arkansas, the state where PAs have the lowest annual salary. In California, PAs earn over $6,000 more per year than in Washington, the state with the second highest average annual salary for PAs. The Bureau […]
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Alabama Ophthalmology Associates recently suffered a data breach affecting the personal information of 131,576 individuals. The organization said that on Jan. 30 it became aware of unusual activity within its network environment. An investigation determined that certain personal and protected health information was accessed and acquired without authorization by an unknown actor between Jan. 22 […]
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Here are three healthcare organizations that have been gaining momentum in the ASC acquisition and development space since Jan. 1, as reported by Becker’s. 1. AmSurg: Nashville, Tenn.-based AmSurg recently acquired Pinnacle Surgery Center in Covington, La. The 8,787-square-foot center features three operating rooms and one procedure room. The practice employs 17 physicians who specialize […]
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As total joint replacements shift increasingly to the outpatient setting, physicians are taking a new, “multimodal” approach to pain management. According to a recent study published in he Journal of Arthroplasty, reported out by MedPage Today, physicians who perform TJR are evaluating what types of anesthesia and analgesia are most effective for outpatient TJR procedures. […]
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Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine has broken ground on a multispecialty outpatient center in Montgomeryville, Pa. According to an April 22 news release, the new facility spans 162,000 square feet and will provide cancer services including radiation oncology and chemotherapy in conjunction with Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center in Philadelphia. The facility will also offer primary care, heart […]
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Virtual gastroenterology provider Oshi Health is offering patients a 100% return-on-investment guarantee. The new model puts 100% of Oshi’s fees at risk, according to an April 22 press release. Oshi’s virtual care platform employs GI-specialized nurse practitioners, dietitians, behavioral health clinicians, and care coordinators and board-certified gastroenterologists who work with patients collaboratively. In a recent […]
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