Category: Becker’s ASC Review

3 specialties with promising growth 

Three specialties broke away from the pack with the highest projected growth rates through 2033, according to May 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2.  The specialties with the highest projected growth through 2033 include: Other specialties that are projected for high growth through 2033 are:

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Pinnacle Gastroenterology to open Arkansas clinic

Pinnacle Gastroenterology is expected to open a multi-physician gastroenterology practice in a building that housed the now-shuttered Arkansas Diagnostic Center of Little Rock, Arkansas Business reported April 21.  The new clinic is unaffiliated with the gastroenterologist who operated the Diagnostic Center of Little Rock, according to the report. The practice shuttered after the state medical […]

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Highest-paid work settings for RNs

Registered nurses working in the federal executive branch earn more annually, on average, than their counterparts working in other care settings, according to May 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. The bureau released updated compensation data to reflect May 2024 information, the latest available.  Here are the five highest-paid industries […]

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Novant Health breaks ground on multispecialty outpatient center

Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has broken ground April 2 on a medical office building that will offer a range of specialty services, Bluffton Today reported April 21.  Novant Health Bluffton (S.C.) Health Place will be located next to the Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department, another recent development from the health system. The 40,000-square-foot medical office […]

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Why hospitals change anesthesia providers: 4 key drivers

Hospital administrators are reevaluating their anesthesia partnerships more frequently — and more critically — than ever before. At the center of these evaluations is the Request for Proposal, a formal process that, while often inconclusive, signals dissatisfaction and opens the door to competitive bids.  An April 7 blog post by Coronis Health outlines the evolving […]

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AI action plans: 4 takeaways on the AHA’s recommendations for hospitals

As AI continues to gain traction in healthcare, industry leaders are increasingly recognizing its transformative potential. The American Hospital Association recently released a comprehensive guide — with case studies from Cleveland Clinic, Providence (Renton, Wash.), HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.) and more — to help hospitals and health systems strategically implement AI, outlining practical ways to […]

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Vanderbilt gastroenterologist dies in bicycle accident

Former Nashville-based Vanderbilt University gastroenterologist Terrence Allen Smith, MD, died at VUMC on April 7 following a bicycle accident, according to an April 18 report from the Williamson Herald. Dr. Smith, 68, was a resident of Brentwood, Tenn., and a former U.S. Army flight surgeon. He first joined Vanderbilt in 2003 as an assistant professor […]

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5 hospitals, health systems leaning into outpatient development

Here are five hospitals and health systems investing in their outpatient strategy, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Morgantown-based West Virginia University Health System has announced more than $460 million in new capital projects across the state, one of which will be a $48 million outpatient center in Bridgeport, W.Va.,  2. Los Angeles-based University of Southern […]

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5 surgeons in the headlines 

Here are five surgeons in recent headlines, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Jeffrey Clark, MD, is the first and only surgeon in Iowa to use Stryker’s Mako 4 robot for a procedure. The surgery was performed at Charles City, Iowa-based Floyd County Medical Center.  2. John-Kevin Dolce, MD, former captain of UVA’s football team, will […]

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Is GI pay outpacing inflation?

Despite gastroenterologist pay falling by 3% between 2024 and 2025, overall, the specialty has seen a 33.78% pay hike since 2015. From 2015 to 2025, the inflation rate in the U.S. has risen by 1.7%, according to data from the U.S. Inflation Calculator. Throughout that period, there have been several spikes, reaching a high of […]

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