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ASCs among the small businesses losing hope in the US economy
Small businesses are losing confidence in the U.S. economy amid soaring inflation, supply chain delays and staff shortages, according to a May 22 Wall Street Journal report.
Alabama ASC receives heart care designation
Surgery Center South in Dothan, Ala., earned the HeartSafe workplace designation, a certification given to workplaces that have employees trained to specifically combat sudden cardiac arrest, local news source the Dothan Eagle reported May 26.
Physician group severs contract with Anthem & 5 more payer updates
From a Maine physician group ending its contract with Anthem to Blue Cross Blue Shield updating its colonoscopy policy, here are six payer updates from the last 60 days:
ASCs are a ‘relief valve’ for hospitals, ortho clinic CEO says
ASCs can offer relief to overrun hospitals through the migration of nonurgent procedures, according to Michael Boblitz, CEO of Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic.
ASCs expect staffing issues for ‘foreseeable future,’ but other challenges need attention
Independent ASCs are in an intensified struggle to attract and retain talent. Surgery centers have always competed against hospitals and health systems in their market, but now they are competing with hospitals’ high-dollar signing bonuses and other re…
Top 15 gastroenterology prescriptions in 2021
Omeprazole was the most prescribed gastroenterology medication in 2021, according to claims data in a May report from Definitive Healthcare.
Top 10 emerging medtech procedures of 2021
Cerebral perfusion analysis CT with blood flow and volume had the most procedures of any emerging medtech in 2021, according to claims data in a May report from Definitive Healthcare.
1 board member’s plan to expand his company nationwide
Perry Haney, MD, serves as a board member of Lone Tree, Colo.-based SpineOne, a leading regional medical center for minimally invasive spine care.Dr. Haney will serve on the panel “Big Ideas to Grow Patient Volume Without Breaking the Budget” and “Big …
Improving intake for patients with spinal injuries is a top concern: Here’s how an associate professor is handling the challenge
George Cybulski, MD, serves as an associate professor at Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago.Dr. Cybulski will serve on the panel “Thinking About Expansion? Key Considerations” at Becker’s 19th Annual Spine, Orthopedic & Pain Management-Driven A…
Why orthopedic ASCs, physician groups should get on the direct-to-employer train
As the healthcare industry continues to move away from fee for service and toward value-based care, alternative payment models are expected to become more popular among patients, insurers and providers.
