ASC transactions are lengthy and require physician owners to understand the process well before entering it Here is what each phase looks like in practice: Phase 1: Pre-diligence and preparation ...

More than half of U.S. physicians now work for hospital systems, and new research suggests the consolidation trend has been physician-led, rather than hospital-driven. A qualitative study published ...

Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy has opened the Kathryn Ann Meinders Digestive Health Institute on the campus of Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, establishing what the system describes as the only ...

Gastroenterology has become one of the most active investment targets in healthcare in 2026. Since January, Becker’s has reported on more than 34 hospitals and health systems expanding GI services — ...

Gastroenterology Consultants will open a new 34,000-square-foot clinic and ASC, The Register-Guard reported June 26. The two-story building will house an endoscopy center on the first floor, with ...

In 2024, seven major Stark law indictments contributed to a record-breaking 979 qui tam lawsuits, with False Claims Act ...

Joseph Woo, MD, recently took over as the 107th president The American Association for Thoracic Surgery for 2026-27, according to a May 15 social media post by the organization. Dr. Woo is a ...

The headline number in most physician compensation reports is total cash compensation, which is base salary plus bonuses plus ...

Robots have become central in the future of the orthopedic device market and joint replacement surgery over the last several years. However, as these technologies become more ubiquitous, surgeons have ...

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions has come out in support of a legislative vote that would bar CMS from expanding the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) ...

Historically, growth in spine care was relatively straightforward. Perform more procedures. Build more operating rooms. Expand access to new technologies. Increase volume. A growing number of spine ...

Physician ownership of ASC has become a highly consequential factor shaping the future of the industry. Reimbursement is tightening, corporate buyers are aggressive and physicians are increasingly ...