Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Who gets hurt in the physician acquisition frenzy?

As healthcare consolidation persists and physicians are increasingly pushed toward employed models, physicians and their patients are forced to manage the fallout of these industry shifts. 

The state on the brink of a GI boom

Illinois could be a promising state for gastroenterology practices looking to open or grow, after the state’s governor signed an expansive piece of colonoscopy legislation.

The 20 happiest states in America

Hawaii has been crowned the happiest state in America for 2024, up from second place in 2023, according to WalletHub’s annual “Happiest States in America” list, published Sept. 9. 

Kentucky medical office building to move into vacated mall space

An empty shopping-center space in Middletown, Ky., has earned city council approval to be converted to a medical office building, according to a Sept. 9 report from the Journal-News.

Colonoscopy's new gold standard

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with more than 150,000 patients diagnosed and treated annually, spurring support of gastroenterologists for updated CRC screening guidelines.

Physician pay: 10 critical insights

Physician pay is not keeping up with rising practice costs. 

New Jersey eye group adds 7th ASC

New Providence, N.J.-based PRISM Vision Group added an ASC in Maryland to its network.

UVA Health faculty call for removal of 2 physician leaders

Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health faculty have signed a no-confidence letter against two physician leaders, The Cavalier Daily reported Sept. 5. 

5 ASC closures in 2024

Becker’s has reported on five ASC closures so far in 2024. 

Epic's unprecedented growth in 5 numbers 

EHR vendor Epic has seen massive growth in the last few years, and some leaders are worried about potential antitrust issues.