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The best USPI facilities for patient experience, per Press Ganey
Press Ganey recently unveiled the recipients of its annual patient experience pinnacle of excellence award, which recognized 97 organizations that show a high level of commitment to the patient care experience.
ASC suit accusing Elevance of $5.4M+ in unpaid claims revived
A circuit court has reinstated a suit from the Costa Mesa, Calif-based South Coast Specialty Surgery Center accusing Blue Cross of California, which does business as Anthem Blue Cross, of racking up more than $5.4 million in unpaid claims.
GI practice transactions down in 2023
Since 2016, gastroenterology practices have undergone a wave of consolidation as private equity-backed companies, including Gastro Health and United Digestive, have acquired hundreds of providers nationwide.
5 midsize ASC companies to know
The ASC industry is competitive, with many companies vying for market share.
Where noncompete laws are (and aren't) budging
It has been a year since the Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule that would ban noncompete contracts for full-time employees and independent contractors, but there has yet to be a final ruling.
The workforce trends scaring physicians
From consolidation to noncompetes, six physician leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the workforce trends that are concerning them.
Are gastroenterologists flocking to employment?
The gastroenterology industry continues to consolidate, with private equity-backed GI giants such as Miami-based Gastro Health and Southlake, Texas-based GI Alliance scooping up physicians.
Why 26 ASCs haven't brought back mask mandates
Masking is on the rise in the U.S., especially in healthcare settings. Several states and major health systems have begun requiring physicians and visitors to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to surge.
5 private equity firms with a hand in healthcare to watch
Private equity is a force to be reckoned with in the healthcare industry — and ASCs are catching their eye.
Health system leaders expect similar M&A activity in 2024
Most health system leaders expect 2024’s merger and acquisition activity to look similar to 2023, according to a Jan. 4 VMG Health survey.
