United Surgical Partners International, Surgery Partners and HCA Healthcare, through its Surgery Ventures arm, are three of the largest ASC operators by number of centers.
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Aspirus eyes new hospital to fill gap from HSHS closures
Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health is working with Chippewa Falls, Wis., officials on plans to build a new hospital in the city.
The major players employing physicians
Physicians are flocking to employed models, whether that be hospitals, health systems, private equity groups or payers.
Independent Michigan practice folds into hospital amid physician retirement
Former independent practice Hillsdale (Mich.) Medical Associates is now owned and operated by Hillsdale Hospital, Hillsdale Daily News reported Nov. 13.
Nonprofit Florida clinic files for bankruptcy
Bradenton, Fla.-based MCR Health, a nonprofit medical group, sought Chapter 11 protection Nov. 11, the Tampa Bay Business Journal reported Nov. 13.
Michigan gastroenterology ASC to shutter
The Battle Creek (Mich.) Endoscopy and Surgery Center will close Dec. 31, laying off 17, WWMT reported Nov. 13.
Florida men charged with $28M fraud, kickback scheme
Two Florida men were charged in a seven-count indictment for their role in a $28 million fraud scheme involving physician kickbacks for durable medical equipment.
AdventHealth University opens nursing school: 5 things to know
AdventHealth University Tampa (Fla.), a nursing school, opened its doors Nov. 13.
Arizona system names COO
Nick Rizley has been appointed COO of Tucson, Ariz.-based Northwest Healthcare.
UCHealth to pay $23M for false claims allegations
Aurora, Colo.-based University of Colorado Health has agreed to pay $23 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by improperly coding certain evaluation and management claims, and submitting them to federal healthcare progra…
