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East Coast ASCs: 8 updates
Here are eight ASCs that opened or are in development on the East Coast in the last two months, as reported by Becker’s since June 6:
The million-dollar question facing ASCs
ASC leaders and hospitals alike are facing major obstacles to profitability as operational costs soar and Medicare and private payer reimbursement rates sink.
UVM purchase of $17M Covenant Health campus moves forward
Burlington-based University of Vermont Medical Center received approval to purchase a medical campus owned by Covenant Health in Colchester for $17.3 million, VermontBiz reported July 26.
4 ASC leadership appointments
Here are four leadership appointments in the outpatient surgery sector, as reported by Becker’s since July 11:
6 specialties with highest intent to leave: AMA
A recent American Medical Association survey shows six specialties emerging as those where physicians have the highest intent to leave –– and not just counting those waiting for retirement.
Sentara phases pollutant gas from anesthesia use
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health has largely phased out its use of desflurane in anesthesia, according to a July 25 WHRO News report.
9 ways for ASCs to improve conversations with payers
Benita Tapia, RN, administrator and director of nursing at Beverly Hills, Calif.-based 90210 Surgery Center, joined Becker’s to discuss what’s missing in ASC conversations with payers.
Meet the leaders of Newsweek's 4 best cardiac hospitals in California
Newsweek and research firm Statista released their annual rankings of the best hospitals in the U.S. for cardiac care, which includes four hospitals in California in the top 25.
What's missing in ASC conversations with payers
From ASCs’ cost-savings potential to patient outcomes, 13 leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the gaps in communication between ASCs and payers.
The 24 top places for physicians to retire abroad
Forbes has released its annual list of the top 24 countries for Americans who are looking to retire abroad.
