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The biggest ASC stories in July
CMS physician fee updates, inpatient-only list proposals, billions of dollars in deals and more: Here are 13 of the biggest stories in July:
The future of ASCs is specialized, CEO says
Michael Boblitz, CEO of Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic, connected with Becker’s on July 28 to discuss the benefits of specializing care.
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.
11 things that attract patients to a new practice: Report
Seventy-three percent of patients keep a “mental scorecard” on their likes and dislikes about their healthcare provider’s office, a new study from EHR company ModMed and OnePoll found.
Healthcare benefits, retirement plans best ways to keep employees long-term
According to a new July 28 study from Paychex Inc., workers have voted health insurance as the top reason why they stay at a company long-term.
8 recent outpatient spine developments
Here are eight outpatient spine developments Becker’s has reported on since May 6:
What happens when physicians retire early?
Retiring physicians is one factor that has been associated with the decreasing number of practicing physicians, but what is causing physicians to retire in the first place?
Payers are pushing physicians to ASCs
Payers are incentivizing physicians to perform procedures in low-cost settings, which means ASCs are becoming increasingly attractive, according to ASC leaders.
70% of ASCs are independently owned: 3 stats to know
Seventy percent of free-standing ASCs are independently owned and operated, according to VMG Health’s “2022 M&A Report.”
How provider pay has changed over the last 3 years
Several factors have contributed to a fluctuation in provider pay over the last three years, including increased demand, unemployment rates and a changing medical landscape.
