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West Virginia physician convicted of controlled substance distribution

Brian McDevitt, DO, a physician in Chapmanville, W.Va., was convicted of four counts of distribution of a controlled substance.

ASC megadeals: 10 industry giants that expanded in 2024

The wave of consolidation in the ASC market continued in 2024, with the number of independently owned ASCs dropping to 67%, according to  VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review” report. 

Yale New Haven names SVP of corporate facilities

Clayton Mitchell was appointed senior vice president of corporate facilities and chief of systems design, facilities, and real estate for Yale New Haven (Conn.) Health System.

Intermountain leader heads to MultiCare

Dawn Anuszkiewicz was appointed president of MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Wash., and market leader for East Pierce County, according to a Feb. 10 news release from the hospital shared with Becker’s.

The top GI procedures at ASCs in 2024

VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review,” report, published in February, highlights the top 10 most common procedures performed in the ASC setting in 2024. 

Colorado ASCs face new reality amid 'staggering' M&A activity, workforce shifts

The ASC landscape in Colorado is rapidly evolving, shaped by an unprecedented pace of mergers and acquisitions, workforce challenges and legislative changes. 

New Jersey practice closes after 30+ years

Hoboken, N.J.-based Garden State Orthopedics, an orthopedic practice specializing in sports medicine, officially closed its office on Jan. 27 after more than 30 years in the area, Patch reported Feb. 7.

HCA, AdventHealth turf war, explained

The healthcare landscape in Western North Carolina is undergoing an intensifying battle between two major players: HCA Healthcare and AdventHealth. Their rivalry, largely centered around certificate-of-need approvals, highlights broader tensions in the…

Georgia anesthesiologist, assistant to pay $13.75M in wrongful death suit

A Macon, Ga.-based family has been awarded $13.75 million in damages following the death of a patient, according to a Feb. 10 report from The Telegraph.

What will make, break anesthesia in 2025

Several key issues are plaguing all of healthcare in 2025, and anesthesia is no exception. As specialist shortages persist and declining reimbursements lead to burnout, the field grows more treacherous.