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Why patients are flocking to orthopedic ASCs

According to Andrew Wade, CEO of OrthoSC in Myrtle Beach, S.C., orthopedic ASCs can offer a hyper-focused level of care unavailable at any other site of service. 

20 gastroenterology companies to know 

From device companies to providers, here are 20 gastroenterology-focused companies to know:

How ASCs are recruiting, retaining staff amid labor shortage

ASCs, like all healthcare providers, are having to get creative to recruit staff and compete with the high salaries of hospitals. 

5 gastroenterology, endoscopy ASC openings

Here are five gastroenterology- and endoscopy-focused ASCs that have opened or have plans to open that Becker’s has reported on since April 12:

5 numbers exciting ASC execs 

Although some ASCs are struggling amid high operating costs and low reimbursements, there are many numbers showing the industry is getting stronger. 

Medicare billing for PAs: 4 trends to watch

Medicare would have saved $194 million in 2018 if indirect billing for nurse practitioners and physician assistants were eliminated, but directly billing these providers would adversely affect small primary care practices, according to a study publishe…

10 ASC admins to know

Here are 10 ASC administrators to know:

The biggest challenges gastroenterologists are facing

The ebbs and flows of the evolving field of gastroenterology come with a host of challenges, including patients’ stressors and whether to seek funding from private equity.

Gastroenterology device market valued at $9.74B in 2021

The latest report on the global gastroenterology device market estimates a market worth of $9.74 billion in 2021 with an anticipated compound annual growth rate of 8.3 percent from 2022 to 2028, Precision Business Insights reported in June. 

4 new joint venture ASCs

Becker’s has reported on four joint-venture ASC deals in the last 30 days, including two partially owned by Minneapolis-based Allina Health.