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Unifeye Vision Partners grows California, Minnesota networks
Unifeye Vision Partners, an ophthalmology-focused management service organization, has partnered with a California eye center and opened a retina subspecialty practice in Minnesota.
More physicians turn to corporate employment, staff shortages growing: 4 trends for ASCs to follow
Almost three out of four physicians are employed by hospitals, health systems or other corporate entities such as insurers and private equity firms, while staff shortages that have recently plagued the healthcare system are expected to worsen in the co…
7 ASC industry leaders to know
Several of the top leaders in the ASC space will be speaking at Becker’s 28th Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs in October to share their visions for the future of health and healthcare.
The ASC obstacles will have 12 months from now
ASCs face several obstacles today from inflation to staffing woes; some will remain in the coming months while other new issues are likely to emerge.
The next key investments for ASCs
The current financial environment is challenging for businesses across the board, but ASCs are in a unique position to invest in the right areas for further expansion in the coming years.
Physicians in this region pay the highest malpractice premiums
The Northeast has the highest malpractice premiums in the country, according to Medical Economics’ “2022 Physician Report” released June 16.
Supreme Court clarifies liability standard for physicians prescribing controlled substances
The U.S. Supreme Court clarified June 27 what the “knowingly or intentionally” standard is for prosecutions against physicians accused of overprescribing medication, according to an article in JDSupra.
California health system to offer same-day surgeries with ASC partner
Robotics Outpatient Center Los Angeles and Prime Healthcare have inked a deal to expand both groups’ outpatient surgery offerings, the Ontario, Calif.-based health system said July 8.
Feds crack down on illegal drug prescribing
In the last month, Becker’s has reported on at least three physicians who have come under fire for illegally prescribing drugs.
Physicians balk at ‘devastating’ Medicare proposed pay cuts
Physicians are baffled by Medicare’s physician fee schedule proposed rule for 2023, which would reduce the conversion factor by 4.42 percent to $33.08 and potentially decrease older adults’ access to care.
