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Single specialty ASCs jump 17%
The number of single-specialty ASCs jumped 17 percent from 2015 to 2020, according to the most recent Medicare Payment Advisory Commission report.
Replace or rebuild? Orthopedic practice founder on options for joint patients
Athletes and sports enthusiasts alike dread knee injuries. But where before there were few options, today there is an array of ways to treat knees and other joint injuries.
11 ASC ‘firsts’ this year
From total joint to cardiology procedures, here are recently performed ‘firsts’ at 11 ASCs since Jan. 1.
HHS Inspector general’s 2022 plan: What anesthesia practices need to know
The HHS Office of Inspector General released its work plan for the upcoming fiscal year, outlining what it will be monitoring more closely in the next year, according to a recent Anesthesia Business Consultants blog post.
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.
A new hope for recurrent C. diff patients: 2 GIs discuss the study behind potential new therapy
Two gastroenterologists spoke with Becker’s to discuss research challenges, advice for early-career physicians and more.
New York physician gets 4 years in prison for COVID-19 loan fraud
Konstantinos Zarkadas, MD, of Glen Cove, N.Y., was sentenced to spend 51 months in prison and repay $3.5 million in restitution for COVID-19 emergency relief fraud, the Justice Department said March 18.
Florida hospital plans 3-story ASC
Lakeland (Fla.) Regional Health is planning a medical office building with an ASC and freestanding emergency room, Growth Spotter reported March 17.
Delaware’s 1st specialty surgical hospital opening in May
Lewes, Delaware-based Beebe Healthcare is opening a surgical hospital in May, Bay to Bay News reported March 17.
Ophthalmologist industry updates: 6 moves in 30 days
Here are six ophthalmology updates in the last 30 days:
