Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Physicians raise concerns over planned U of Minnesota, Essentia merger

Cardiologists at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis are voicing concerns over the university’s proposed merger with Duluth, Minn.-based Essentia Health, The Minneapolis Star Tribune reported April 17. The physicians fear that the merger could thwart relations with the university’s existing partner, Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services. In March, 30 physicians signed a letter and sent […]

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Appellate court reverses Anti-Kickback conviction 

An appeals court in Chicago has overturned the conviction of Mark Sorensen, the former owner of Symed, a durable medical equipment company, The National Law Review reported April 17.  In March 2024, Mr. Sorensen was convicted for his alleged participation in an $87 million healthcare fraud kickback scheme. He and his co-conspirators were accused of […]

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Top-paying states for CRNAs

Massachusetts is the highest-paying state for nurse anesthetists, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. In the majority of states, CRNAs earn over $200,000 on average.  Here are the five top-paying states for CRNA in 2025. Find the full list of pay by state here.  1. Massachusetts: $292,390 […]

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AdventHealth Redmond opens cardiology practice

Rome, Ga.-based AdventHealth Redmond has opened a cardiology center in Cedartown, Ga. AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Cedartown is led by Kipp Slicker, DO, according to a LinkedIn post from AdventHealth Georgia.  The practice will provide services including routine check-ups to specialized cardiac care.  The new office is the seventh cardiology practice in AdventHealth’s heart […]

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Physicians warn of marijuana, anesthesia complications: 5 things to know

As marijuana use becomes more commonplace, physicians are growing concerned about how it can lead to complications during surgery, WZZM 13 reported April 17.  Here are five things to know from the report: 1. Because marijuana is metabolized by the same enzymes that process many anesthesia drugs, physicians may need to use higher doses of […]

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Medline named prime vendor at North Carolina ASC

Medline has been named the primary vendor for ASC Viewmont Surgery Center in Hickory, N.C.  The ASC specializes in otolaryngology, orthopedics, total joints, spine and pain management, according to an April 17 press release.  Medline has been supplying the facility for more than a decade, but the two expanded their agreement last year when the […]

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The top-paying industries for physician assistants

Physician assistants have the highest annual mean wage in the employment services industry, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The average annual wage for physician assistants across all industries and practice settings is $136,900. The agency released updated compensation data in April to reflect 2024 information, the most recent available.  Here are […]

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Where physicians are investing in 2025

The majority of physicians are choosing to invest their money in mutual funds, including index or bond funds, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Where Doctors Are Comfortable Investing” report, published April 18.  Here are the key places where physicians are choosing to invest their funds:  Editor’s note: Medscape asked physicians exclusively about nonretirement accounts, allowing respondents […]

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What’s helping, hurting ASCs in 2025

Here are several factors that are either supporting or hampering growth for ASCs in 2025: Harmful factors:  1. Stagnating reimbursement rates Reimbursement rates have not kept pace with inflation and rising operational costs, putting financial pressure on ASCs. While CMS slightly increased ASC reimbursement rates for 2024, many leaders argue that the boost is insufficient […]

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WVU Medicine United Hospital Center to open $48M outpatient center

Morgantown-based West Virginia University Health System has revealed 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.,  The six projects are all subject to regulatory approvals, according to an April 16 press release.  The $48 million United Hospital Center–Outpatient Surgery […]

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