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10 things to know about ASCs right now

Advances in technology and the cost effectiveness of ASCs have made them a fast-growing market.

Guidehealth, Story Health launch value-based cardiology program

Artificial intelligence-enabled healthcare services company Guidehealth has partnered with digital health company Story Health to create a value-based cardiology care program. 

10 ASCs hiring administrators

Here are 10 ASCs from coast to coast that have posted job listings for administrator roles within the past month:

Medicare Advantage in the news: 6 updates

Here are six updates on Medicare Advantage that have made headlines recently, as reported by Becker’s since June 25:

Physicians 'not thrilled' about Medicare claims process: Survey

Around two in three physicians see Medicare reimbursement time as a “‘moderate’ issue or worse”, according to Medscape’s “Doctors Evaluate Medicare and Medicaid Report 2024,” published July 12. 

ASC vs. HOPD reimbursement for 10 common ASC procedures

Reimbursement differences between hospital outpatient departments and ASCs are a longstanding point of contention among ASC professionals, with Medicare ASC payments increasing only marginally while Medicare hospital pay has seen comparatively signific…

ASC vs. HOPD reimbursement for 10 common ASC procedures

Reimbursement differences between hospital outpatient departments and ASCs are a longstanding point of contention among ASC professionals, with Medicare ASC payments increasing only marginally while Medicare hospital pay has seen comparatively signific…

Walgreens to close more clinics, reduce VillageMD stake 

In June, Walgreens announced plans to reduce its stake in primary care clinic chain VillageMD and to shutter underperforming stores in the next few years. 

10 things to know about Steward's fraud, corruption investigation

Dallas-based Steward Health Care, which filed for bankruptcy May 6, is under criminal investigation by federal prosecutors. 

Excel Health acquires California ASC

Healthcare management company Excel Health has acquired Journey Surgery Center in Aliso Viejo, Calif.