Here are five updates for ASC leaders to know about the ophthalmology industry, as reported by Becker’s in January:
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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 priority that 'leaked' to the top of this CFO's list
Mary Beth Formby, CFO of Renton, Wash.-based Providence’s North Division Puget Sound and Alaska Regions, has been in healthcare her entire career. It is a passion she takes into overseeing 15 hospitals and $8 billion in revenue.
BayCare taps Johns Hopkins cardiac director for C-suite
Shelby Kutty, MD, PhD, has been appointed vice president and chief academic officer of Clearwater, Fla.-based BayCare Health System, effective Jan. 6.
ASHP to CMS: 'Change course' on drug pricing
While the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists largely supports CMS’ proposed policy revisions for Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage and the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly, or PACE, the ASHP is asking the agency to “change cou…
Sentara rebrands 18 urgent care centers
Eighteen Velocity Urgent Care centers across Virginia will officially transition to the Sentara Urgent Care brand on Feb. 3, following Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health’s full acquisition of the clinics in December 2023.
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.
