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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. 

Bothwell Regional Health Center purchases medical office building, relocates services

Sedalia, Mo.-based Bothwell Regional Health Center has purchased a medical office building that formerly housed the Women’s Health and Surgical Center, according to a July 15 report from KSIS Radio.

Dermatologist claims Michigan physician owes him $142K in wages

A Washington, D.C., physician is suing David Stockman, MD, and Saginaw Township-based Michigan Health Clinic, alleging failure to pay $142,000 in wages, M Live reported July 12.

Minnesota ASC opens new facility, expands capacity

Minneapolis-based medical real estate firm Davis has opened Eagan (Minn.) Speciality Center, a 36,100-square-foot  facility.

Colorado medical office building sells for $2.5M

A single-tenant medical office building in Montrose, Colo., has sold for $2.5 million, according to a July 15 report from REBusiness Online.

Self-employed vs. employed physicians: Medicare, Medicaid patient count

Medicaid patient counts for self-employed and employed physicians were substantially lower than Medicare, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Doctors Evaluate Medicare and Medicaid Report 2024,” published July 12.