Lubbock, Texas-based cardiologist Mohammad Shoukfeh, MD, died Jan. 22 at 82, according to an obituary published on Lubbock Online.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
5 updates on the ophthalmology industry in January
Here are five updates for ASC leaders to know about the ophthalmology industry, as reported by Becker’s in January:
3 physician practice, clinic closures in 1 month
Becker’s has reported on three physician practice or clinic closures since Jan. 1:
Physicians brace for Medicaid cuts
House Republicans have proposed sweeping changes to healthcare policies – including major Medicaid cuts — and five physicians joined Beckers to discuss their thoughts on the policy changes.
16 new ASCs in January
Here are 16 new ASC developments in January, as reported by Becker’s:
Florida surgeon hit with lawsuit after fatal liver removal
A lawsuit has been filed against a physician, health system and other hospital staff on behalf of the widow of a man who died after the wrong organ was removed during a surgical procedure in August 2024, News 5 WKRG reported Jan. 30.
The new frontiers of GI ASC growth
Geogy Vennikandam, MD, COO of Chicago-based GI Partners of Illinois, joined Becker’s to discuss five of the ASC growth opportunities for GI groups he focuses on.
Duke Health, UNC Health to collaborate on ASC
Durham, N.C.-based Duke Health and Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health are collaborating on a $2 billion venture to build a 500-bed hospital, ASC, outpatient care center, medical office building and children’s behavioral health center, according to a Ja…
WVU Medicine explores endoscopy for GLP-1 users
While GLP-1s have helped millions of Americans lose weight, patients can quickly regain the weight when they stop the medication.
or 'Collaborative' or 'competitive': ASC and hospitals' wary relationship
As healthcare consolidation accelerates, ASCs and hospitals are increasingly finding ways to work together, forming partnerships and joint ventures to drive mutual growth.
