Anesthesiology

FTC Secures 11th Hour Settlement from PE Firm Welsh Carson over Alleged Roll-Up Scheme

Private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe has agreed to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission that will pare back its role in a portfolio anesthesia practice the regulator accused of anticompetitive behavior. The deal comes with no monetary penalties but requires the private equity firm to freeze its investments in Texas-based U.S.

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WELL’s CRH Medical Acquires Majority Stake in North Denver Anesthesia Associates

WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX: WELL) (“WELL” or the “Company“), a company focused on consolidating and modernizing clinical and digital assets within the healthcare sector, is pleased to announce its wholly owned subsidiary, CRH, has completed an accretive transaction of a 51% stake in North Denver Anesthesia Associates, LLC (“NDAA“), a provider of gastrointestinal (GI)

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Largest Anesthesiology Physician Group Practices

Definitive Healthcare’s database shows that there are 1,392 active anesthesiology physician group practices in the U.S. Northwell Health Physician Partners is the largest anesthesiology physician group in the country based on number of physicians, with 5,742 physicians. They are also one of the physician groups with the highest Medicare payments. US Anesthesia Partners is the second-largest anesthesiology

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National Anesthesiologist Shortage: Causes, Solutions and Strategies for ASC Operators

The United States is currently experiencing a significant shortage of anesthesiologists, due to an aging workforce, increased demand for surgical procedures and burnout among existing practitioners. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has reported that the percentage of facilities with anesthesia staffing shortages has increased dramatically, from 35% in early 2020 to 78% in late

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FTC Doubles Down in Welsh Carson Anesthesia Case to Limit Private Equity’s Physician Buyouts

Lina Khan’s Federal Trade Commission is eager to make Big Physician a lot smaller. Last September, the FTC sued private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and U.S. Anesthesia Partners, alleging the two parties conspired to create monopolies for anesthesia services. Both Welsh Carson and USAP have tried to get the case thrown out,

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