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American College of Physicians: Time to elevate gun safety conversations with patients

Amid rapidly increasing gun violence across the U.S., the American College of Physicians issued a statement saying it is time for physicians to prioritize having conversations about gun violence and safety with patients.

Intermountain inks Surgery Partners deal to ramp up ASC growth

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health has signed a collaboration agreement with Surgery Partners for the management of the health system’s existing surgery centers in Utah and Idaho and the development of ASCs in other markets. 

The most challenging part of physicians' jobs

Twenty-percent of physicians said rules and regulations are the most challenging part of their job, according to Medscape’s “Physician Compensation Report” for 2023.

The advantage of PE-backed, physician-led ASCs 

Debra Fin, administrator of Midland, Mich.-based Great Lakes Bay Surgery & Endoscopy Center, joined Becker’s to discuss what will disrupt the ASC industry next. 

'Can't manage what you don't measure': 1 ASC executive's lesson in leadership

Armando Colón, founder CEO of DNA Medsolutions in Orlando, Fla., shared his insight gained from more than 17 years of healthcare leadership experience with Becker’s. 

ASC Administrator of the Week: Michelle Eilander

Michelle Eilander, RN, administrative director of Ankeny (Iowa) Medical Park Surgery Center, is Becker’s ASC Administrator of the Week.

Quorum to sell Illinois hospital

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Quorum Health is selling Waukegan, Ill.-based Vista Medical Center East to American Healthcare Systems, the Lake County News-Sun reported April 28. 

10 highest-paying healthcare jobs

The median annual wage for healthcare practitioners and technical occupations, including registered nurses, physicians and dental hygienists, is $75,040, while the median for all occupations is $45,760, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Stat…

ASC PAC decreases spending in 2022 election cycle: 6 things to know

The ASC Association Political Action Committee, a political group that collects funds and donations to lobby for the interests of ASCs and ASC owners through the support of candidates, ballot measures and other political issues, donated $36,250 to poli…

Banks seek 'immediate payment' on Indiana hospital bonds; CEO considers options

Siemens Bank and Huntington Bank are seeking payment on two bonds sold by Logansport (Ind.) Memorial Hospital after its recent financial performance, the Pharos-Tribune reported April 28.