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MedPAC recommends CMS slash ASC conversion factor in 2023
In its March report to Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission recommended increasing the 2023 Medicare conversion factor for ASCs and to require ASCs to report cost data.
Anesthesiologist pay in 5 major cities
Self-employed anesthesiologists outearn their employed counterparts in five major U.S. cities, according to Medscape’s physician salary explorer.
3 innovative ASCs challenging traditional models
The instability of the healthcare market and with challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have required ASCs to adapt to ensure success.
VA recommends nearly doubling its ASCs
In a set of recommendations released March 14, the Department of Veterans Affairs called for several changes in its facilities and infrastructure, including an increase in ASCs.
Explorer Surgical partners with pediatric orthopedic device firm
Medical software company and Global Healthcare Exchange subsidiary Explorer Surgical is partnering with pediatric orthopedic medical devicemaker Pega Medical.
Why a federal ruling on the No Surprises Act is a victory for anesthesia providers
A Texas federal judge overturned aspects of the No Surprises Act’s arbitration process that determine payment for services by out-of-network providers — a move that will help anesthesia practices, according to a March 7 blog post from Anesthesia B…
Cedars-Sinai ASC receives Center of Excellence designation for spine surgery
The Joint Commission recognized Beverly Hills, Calif.-based Cedars-Sinai Precision Ambulatory Surgery Center as a spine surgery Center of Excellence.
How the Russia-Ukraine conflict will affect the health supply chain and 6 more updates
Four experts spoke with Becker’s Hospital Review on how the Russian-Ukrainian conflict will affect the country’s supply chain.
Average rent and occupancy cost per square foot for ASCs
The average rent and occupancy cost per square foot for ASCs is $43, according to VMG Health’s “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study” for 2022.
7 hospitals opening ASCs
Below are seven hospitals that have opened or plan to open their own ASCs:
