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What 5 ASC leaders are saying about anesthesia coverage
Anesthesia challenges are piling up for ASC leaders as the provider shortage becomes more dire and reimbursements rise.
Healthcare's 'complicated' economic future: 5 things to know
Healthcare is 17.3% of U.S. GDP, and spending in the sector grew by 4.1% in 2022. But the industry comprises numerous subsectors, leading some to question the long-held concept that healthcare is “recession proof,” according to an Oct. 3 viewpoint publ…
Non-traditional CRC screening tools: 7 things to know
The FDA has recently approved two new tests for colorectal cancer screenings. These tests are less invasive, and may encourage more patients to seek care.
2 ophthalmology ASCs proposed in Alabama
Two ASCs focused on ophthalmology have been proposed in Jefferson County, Ala., according to an Oct. 7 report from ABC affiliate 3340 News.
GI compensation, workforce in 2024: 10 notes
Gastroenterologist compensation has continued to rise in the last several years, while burnout has declined. Here are 10 notes on the GI workforce in 2024:
Florida physician charged with murder amid pill mill allegations
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement have arrested a physician amid murder, manslaughter and racketeering allegations, following a multiyear investigation involving “an illegal drug ring,” the department said in an Oct. 4 release.
Could private equity scrutiny stifle ASC development?
In the last decade, private equity investment has become a key strategy for achieving economies of scale, particularly for independent, physician-owned ASCs in more consolidated markets.
Meet CEOs, CFOs of the 5 biggest ASC chains
Here are the CEO and CFOs of the five biggest ASC chains:
'This is unsustainable:' Taking back physician autonomy
Over the last 10 years, 77% of physicians have shifted away from independent practice and into employed models.
Physician assistant sentenced to 6 years for $10M fraud scheme
A physician assistant in Charlotte, N.C., was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a $10 million genetic testing Medicare fraud scheme.
