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Physicians sound the alarm on 'dangerous' payer behavior
Physicians are voicing growing frustration with payer policies that delay payments, deny necessary care and add administrative burdens.
USPI added 57 ASCs in 2024: 5 things to know
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International – the ASC arm of Tenet Healthcare — added 57 ASCs in 2024, further solidifying its market position as the largest ASC chain.
Why independent practice is under pressure and what comes next
The physician workforce is facing a period of rapid change, with independent practices under increasing pressure, alternative employment opportunities shifting and patient access to care at risk.
RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary: 10 takeaways for ASCs
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as HHS secretary following a 52-48 Senate vote.
Lawmaker proposes prior authorization ban across health plans: 3 notes
Rep. Jeff Van Drew has introduced a bill that would ban prior authorization across health plans.
How 5 small towns, states are tackling physician shortages
According to 2024 data from the American Association of Medical Colleges, the United States could face a projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036.
Northside Hospital to open 2 new surgery centers
Atlanta-based Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute is opening two surgery centers in early 2025.
Meet the ASC company putting physicians back in charge
As ASC consolidation continues and the physician population ages, more ASC companies are popping up to focus on a new type of management — one that focuses on physician ownership and local care.
Meet the ASC company putting physicians back in charge
As ASC consolidation continues and the physician population ages, more ASC companies are popping up to focus on a new type of management — one that focuses on physician ownership and local care.
57 healthcare bankruptcies in 2024
There were 57 healthcare bankruptcy filings studied in 2024, down from 79 in 2023, according to a report on Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings from healthcare restructuring advisory firm Gibbins Advisors.
