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Portion of $5M Colorado hospital donation will update ASC
Boulder (Colo.) Community Health has received a $5 million donation and plans to use $1 million to update its ASC, the Daily Camera reported April 19.
The innovation physicians, ASCs need in the ‘shopping era’ of healthcare
In the “shopping era” of healthcare, patients are consumers with higher standards for care — ASCs, independent physicians and physician groups need to stand out.
Ophthalmologist to deliver Yale med school’s commencement address
Yale School of Medicine’s 2022 commencement will feature a private practice ophthalmologist known for his medical satire on social media as its speaker.
3 skills independent physicians need
Alok Sharan, MD, spine surgeon at NJ Spine and Wellness in East Brunswick, spoke with Becker’s to share three critical skills for physicians entering private practice.
Johnson & Johnson orthopedics wants to be more competitive in ASCs
Johnson & Johnson plans to step up its focus on the ASC market as surgery centers become a larger part of the healthcare ecosystem, Ashley McEvoy, executive vice president and worldwide chair of medical devices, said April 19 during the company’s f…
Private practice physicians drop to 26%
Hospitals and corporate entities continued their buying spree of physician practices last year, which experienced a steep increase after the pandemic set in, according to an April 2022 report from Avalere.
15 most common Medicare ASC services
There are around 5,930 Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S. treating about 3 million beneficiaries each year.
Insurer under fire for millions in unpaid claims
Anthem has captured the attention of multiple hospitals and health systems across the U.S. as allegations of underpayment and inappropriate denials accumulate.
An overview of ASCs in 4 regional markets
ASCs across the country are dealing with staffing shortages, rising inflation and declining payer reimbursement.
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.
