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New Jersey medical office building evacuated following car crash

A medical office building in Red Bank, N.J., was evacuated on the afternoon of June 27 after a car crashed into it, according to a June 27 report from Red Bank Green.

The 'lopsided' physician payment system

 As physicians face high inflation rates and skyrocketing practice costs, many feel Medicare pay is insufficient. 

Why cardiology is the 'inevitable' next move for ASCs

Cardiovascular procedures are ASCs’ next frontier, as more high-acuity procedures become approved for the outpatient setting. 

3 cardiology updates

Here are three updates on the cardiology industry, as reported by Becker’s since June 10:

3 cardiology updates

Here are three updates on the cardiology industry, as reported by Becker’s since June 10:

What leaders are saying about noncompetes

Noncompete clauses have been a divisive issue in healthcare, particularly since the Federal Trade Commission voted to ban the practice earlier this year. 

The biggest threats to independent ASCs

Independent ASCs are facing major obstacles amid increasing healthcare consolidation and shifting payer behavior. 

Meritus Health opens ASC

Hagerstown, Md.-based Meritus Health opened a new ASC in the city.

Who's conducting layoffs in healthcare?

Grappling with rising practice costs, inflation and staffing shortages has created an increasingly competitive market for health systems, practices and ASCs. Dealing with these financial headwinds has forced some care sites to lay off staff.

CMS updates ASC coverage qualifications

CMS has updated its coverage requirements for ASCs, The Joint Commission said in a June 26 news release.