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The workforce trends concerning ASCs
Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the workforce trends that are affecting surgery centers most at the moment.
FTC sues Novant Health to block $320M acquisition, new ASC build
The Federal Trade Commission has sued Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health to block its $320 million bid to purchase two area hospitals and build a new ASC in Mooresville, N.C., according to a Jan. 25 report from The Charlotte Observer.
Ophthalmologist burnout rate sees a significant decline
Burnout among ophthalmologists decreased by 9% in the last year, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Burnout and Depression Report.”
Cardiologist burnout sees increase
Burnout among cardiologists has increased by 4 percentage points over the last year, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Burnout and Depression Report.”
ASC activity in the South: 3 notes
Here are three updates on ASC activity in the South that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 17:
American Society of Retina Specialists names president
Reginald Sanders, MD, has been appointed president of the American Society of Retina Specialists.
NewYork-Presbyterian to pay $800K to settle false claims allegations
New York City based-NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital agreed to pay $801,000 to resolve false billings under the Federal False Claims Act.
ASCs aggressively seeking more physicians to stay in growth mode
ASCs are in growth mode as new procedures move outpatient, and they need more physicians to maximize case volume and revenue. But there is a limited pool of independent physicians able to join existing or new surgery centers, which could slow growth.
What CMS approving total shoulder replacements means for ASCs
Anupam Pradhan, MD, chair of orthopedic surgery at Dallas-based Southwest Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine, joined Becker’s to discuss payer and economic trends affecting ASC growth.
Surgeon's lawsuit over North Carolina's certificate-of-need policy: Where it stands
The North Carolina Supreme Court has granted review in September for a lawsuit from Jay Singleton, MD, who owns an ophthalmology practice in New Bern, N.C., challenging the state’s certificate-of-need laws.
