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10 things to know about total joint replacements and ASCs
The landscape of total joint replacement procedures is changing, and ASCs are increasingly looking to these procedures for growth.
Former Georgia insurance commissioner sentenced for $3M fraud scheme involving ENT clinics
John Oxendine, a former Georgia insurance commissioner, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for his role in a healthcare fraud scheme involving ENT clinics.
Cleveland Clinic celebrates 30th straight top cardiology ranking
Cleveland Clinic has been named the top hospital for heart care in the U.S. for 2024-25 by U.S. News & World Report for the 30th year in a row.
$7.2M vascular ASC to be developed in Tennessee
A $7.2M vascular ASC is coming to Memphis, Tenn., according to a July 15 report from the Memphis Business Journal.
Optum posts $63B in Q2 revenue
Optum earned $62.9 billion in total revenue in the second quarter of 2024 — an increase of 11.7% year over year, according to the company’s financial report.
Illinois cardiologist retires
Quincy, Ill.-based invasive cardiologist Eliot Nissenbaum, DO, retired after treating patients in the area for 10 years, according to a July 13 report from Muddy River News.
Retinal ASC of New York to open new facility
New York City-based Retinal Ambulatory Surgery Center of New York’s new surgery center is nearing completion, according to a July 16 LinkedIn post.
The long-term harm in CMS pay cuts
Physician leaders are frustrated and concerned about CMS’ proposal for a 2.8% conversion factor reduction to its physician fee schedule for 2025.
14 hospital closures so far in 2024
Hospitals in many markets are closing as they face massive financial challenges, including declining reimbursement rates, shifting market demands and rising practice costs.
The best hospitals for GI and GI surgery in 2024: US News
Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic was named the best hospital for gastroenterology and GI surgery in 2024 by U.S. News & World Report.
