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Prior auths and pandemic pricing top concerns for future, says admin
The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it increased costs for labor and supplies, but ASCs were already dealing with other factors that increased their costs.
Physicians win $60M in 4 recent lawsuits
In four lawsuits since December, physicians have collected $60.1 million in lawsuits filed against device companies, physician groups and staffing firms.
CMS answers queries on No Surprises Act & 6 more updates
CMS recently answered questions about requirements of the No Surprises Act and about giving good faith estimates to uninsured and self-pay patients.
Nurse pay by the numbers
ASCs are feeling the effects of the nurse shortage as they compete with the deep pockets of hospitals, medical centers and even Amazon to recruit.
Hoag Orthopedic Institute upgrades ASC, plans another this year
Irvine, Calif.-based Hoag Orthopedic Institute has upgraded its Main Street Specialty Surgery Center in Orange, Calif., and plans to build a fourth ASC.
AU Health 1st in state to offer AI-assisted colonoscopy
Augusta (Ga.) University Health is the first in the state to offer artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy, ABC affiliate News Channel 6 reported April 12.
$18.4M Texas medical building with ASC acquired
JLL Income Property Trust has acquired the Sugar Land (Texas) Medical Plaza for $18.4 million, the company said April 12.
10 hospitals with most IBS diagnoses
Cleveland Clinic diagnosed the most irritable bowel syndrome cases in 2021, according to data firm Definitive Healthcare.
Lazurite announces agreement with Champs Group Purchasing
Medical device company Lazurite is partnering with Champs Group Purchasing to offer Lazurite’s products to the group’s 20,000 members.
Dr. Scott Perkins is first in Southwest to implant lens to treat nearsightedness, astigmatism
Scott Perkins, MD, of Phoenix-based Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, is the first surgeon in the Southwest to implant the EVO Visian collamer lens.
