Editor's Note Coinciding with Colon Cancer Awareness Month, AMSURG—a leading provider of ambulatory surgery center (ASC) services and GI care—has launched an educational push to boost colonoscopies and reduce soaring colon cancer rates, particularly among younger adults, a March 3 press release reports. The campaign highlights the lifesaving impact of…
Editor's Note A growing trend toward vertical integration in US healthcare is leading to significant changes in how care is delivered and billed, according to a new study by Brown University researchers published on September 16. Vertical integration refers to the consolidation of physician-owned practices into larger health systems, a…
Editor's Note UnitedHealth Group (UHG) is in early talks to potentially acquire Surgery Partners, the third-largest operator of ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) in the US, according to Bloomberg, Healthcare Finance August 26 reports. Surgery Partners has also attracted interest from private equity firms, including TPG Inc. While no deal is…