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Best hospitals for ENT: US News
UCLA Medical Center is the best hospital for otolaryngology, according to US News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for Ear, Nose & Throat” list for 2024-25.
The 13 best healthcare companies to work for in 2024, per Fortune
Thirteen major healthcare companies landed on Fortune’s list of the top 100 places to work in 2024.
7 new GI Alliance ASCs in 2024
Gastroenterology group management company GI Alliance is holding its position as the largest network of GI providers in the U.S., with over 300 practices in its network and more than 900 affiliated providers in 2024.
CMS proposes extension of 'virtual direct supervision'
CMS has proposed an extension of its current virtual direct supervision rule through December 31, 2025, and to permanently allow virtual direction supervision for a subset of services.
Wisconsin health system opens direct-pay ASC, bypasses need for payers
Manitowoc, Wis.-based Renovo Health opened the door to a new direct-pay ASC that aims to cut out the need for payers, WeAreGreenBay.com, the website for WFRV Local 5, reported July 16.
GI orgs slam CMS' 'unsustainable' proposal to cut physician pay
Two major gastroenterology organizations have criticized CMS’ proposal to cut physician pay 2.8% in its physician fee schedule for 2025.
1 year since American Physician Partners closed: What's happened since
In July 2023, medical staffing company American Physician Partners announced that it would close and transition its hospital contracts.
FTC investigating DaVita, Fresenius Medical Care's noncompetes
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care, two of the country’s largest dialysis providers, over allegations their noncompete clauses illegally stifle smaller competitors, Politico reported July 13.
CMS floats CRC screening policy update
Along with a 2.8% physician pay cut, CMS is floating several changes to colorectal cancer screening policy in its proposed payment system for 2025, according to a July 12 news release from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
The factor that could make or break ASC success
Operating independently is becoming increasingly difficult, and many leaders feel that having strong leadership and management is the key to maintaining viability.
