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Why ASC operations are the foundation of success
Physicians, executives and some of the biggest names in healthcare — such as Optum and even CMS — have begun piloting value-based payment systems. Given that the care model has been found to improve patient outcomes, lower costs and reduce burnou…
10 things to know about private equity & ASCs
Private equity interest in ASCs is growing. Here are 10 things to know about PE and ASCs:
Management company seeks majority ownership in Connecticut ASC
Uniondale, N.Y.-based Health Plus Ortho Management is looking to acquire a majority stake in Danbury, Conn.-based Orthopaedic Specialty Surgery Center, according to a July 29 report from Hartford Business Journal.
10 challenges ASCs could face when switching EHRs
Deciding on which EHR system to use can be difficult for practices, as is the transition from one system to another, according to a July 26 article on the American Medical Association’s website.
HCA's ASC profitability up despite drop in Medicaid, self-pay volume
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare saw outpatient surgery volume decline for the second consecutive quarter because of lower Medicaid and self-pay volumes, executives explained in a July 23 earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha.
Cardiology ASCs facing 'incongruent' payer denials
Cardiology-specific ASCs are faced with new challenges as payers update policies amid these high-acuity procedures’ migration to the outpatient setting.
What ASCs need to know before adding cardiology
Cardiology is one of the biggest opportunities for ASC growth as procedures are increasingly approved for the outpatient setting.
Anesthesia machine market expected to hit $14B in 2024
The global market for anesthesia machines is expected to hit $14.1 billion in 2024, according to a July 29 report from FactMR.
10 states with the worst healthcare systems in 2024
Mississippi was ranked last on a list of states with the best healthcare systems by personal finance website Wallethub.
Ascension bulking ASC strategy amid hospital sell-off spree
ASC growth is a component of St. Louis-based Ascension plans for growth amid a $3 billion operating loss in fiscal 2023.
