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10 worst states for physicians
Many of the worst states for physicians are clustered in the Northeast, according to Wallethub’s 2022 Best & Worst States for Doctors ranking, released March 21.
Where ASC operating costs are the highest
ASCs in the South and Mountain regions have the highest total operating costs, according to VMG Health’s “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study” for 2022.
Most common ASC procedures ranked
ASCs performed 717,000 fewer procedures in 2020 than they did in 2015, according to the most recent Medicare Payment Advisory Commission report.
Tough places to build new ASCs
ASCs are typically the perfect example of high-value healthcare because centers provide quality care at a lower cost than hospitals. But ASCs aren’t thriving, or even welcome, in some places across the U.S.
10 gastroenterologists to know
Here are 10 physicians who specialize in gastroenterology to know:
Single specialty ASCs jump 17%
The number of single-specialty ASCs jumped 17 percent from 2015 to 2020, according to the most recent Medicare Payment Advisory Commission report.
Replace or rebuild? Orthopedic practice founder on options for joint patients
Athletes and sports enthusiasts alike dread knee injuries. But where before there were few options, today there is an array of ways to treat knees and other joint injuries.
11 ASC ‘firsts’ this year
From total joint to cardiology procedures, here are recently performed ‘firsts’ at 11 ASCs since Jan. 1.
HHS Inspector general’s 2022 plan: What anesthesia practices need to know
The HHS Office of Inspector General released its work plan for the upcoming fiscal year, outlining what it will be monitoring more closely in the next year, according to a recent Anesthesia Business Consultants blog post.
10 spine ASCs to know
There are more than 3,500 orthopedic ASCs in the U.S., according to 2021 CMS figures, but many of them do not offer spine surgery.
