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3 fast facts on ASC staffing costs
Here are three breakdowns on ASC staffing costs from VMG Health’s 2022 “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study:”
3 recent ASC accreditations
From bariatric care to knee replacements, here are three new ASC accreditations Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 23.
Adventist Health fundraising for $14M GI center
Adventist Health Sonora (Calif.) is fundraising to build a $14 million digestive health center to expand its current GI services, according to a Nov. 2 report from the Union Democrat.
Wyoming ASC first in the state to receive knee, hip replacement excellence award
Powder River Surgery Center in Gillette, Wyo., has become the first clinic in the state to receive Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming’s “Blue Circle of Excellence” designation for hip and knee replacements.
How to tackle end-of-year disruptions and 8 more supply chain updates
Here are nine supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know that Becker’s has reported since Oct. 19:
Physician wealth update: 8 things to know from this year
From cost-cutting tactics to the richest physicians, here are eight physician wealth updates Becker’s has reported on this year.
Colorado uses cash incentive to drive down healthcare cost
The Colorado Purchasing Alliance created an initiative that allows employers in the state to negotiate lower prices for healthcare services through a cash incentive, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported Nov. 2.
5 recent federal healthcare updates
From increased ASC payment rates to an amoxicillin shortage, here are five federal healthcare updates Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 31:
The evolution of gastroenterologist pay
Gastroenterologist compensation has increased by $111,000 on average since 2012. It took a dive between 2019 and 2020, but has continued to rise since.
October’s most expensive new ASCs add up to $590M
Here are the three most expensive ASCs in October:
