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7 updates on the No Surprises Act
The No Surprises Act, which creates cost transparency for patients and protects against balance billing, took effect Jan. 1, 2022. It has shifted care and billing rules for ASCs and hospitals, and has been extremely controversial over the last two year…
Physicians are fleeing the field: 5 key numbers
Workforce issues, particularly the looming physician shortage, are concerning many ASC leaders.
The average cost of orthopedic procedures at ASCs, hospital outpatient departments
Here are the costs of five of the most common procedures performed at orthopedic ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, according to insurance company Sidecar Health’s care calculator.
Newark Beth Israel adds to heart failure team
Eman Rashed, MD, PhD, has joined the advanced heart failure treatment and transplant team at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey.
ASC gets construction extension after physician partnership crumbles
A Wall Township, N.J.-based surgery center that was approved in 2021 has been given an extension on its construction time, according to a Jan. 25 report from the Star News Group.
Kaiser pays $67M for California medical office building
Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Foundation Health Plan has purchased a medical office building in Santa Clarita, Calif., for $67 million, according to a Jan. 23 report from the Real Deal.
Gastroenterologist burnout on the decline
Gastroenterologist burnout has declined 2% in the last year, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician Burnout and Depression Report,”published Jan. 24.
What to know about the CEO of SCA Health
Here are three things to know about the CEO of SCA Health, Jason Strauss:
Number of active physicians for 3 ASC specialties
Anesthesiology has the highest number of active physicians out of three ASC specialty fields, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The top 317 cardiology facilities for Medicare members, per Aetna
Aetna, CVS Health’s payer arm, has recognized 317 top medical facilities as Institutes of Quality for cardiac care for Medicare patients.
