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Where 5 ASC giants stand in 2024
Here are the number of ASCs and affiliated physicians at five of the biggest ASC chains in the U.S.:
What will make or break ASCs in 2024
Here are three major trends that ASCs will need to keep a sharp eye on to remain successful in the coming year.
How Medtronic's GI line fared in 2023
Healthcare devicemaker Medtronic has established itself as a significant player in robotic surgery technology in recent years, and 2023 was no exception.
5 highest paid cardiologists in Cincinnati
The highest paid cardiologist in Cincinnati earns $746,300, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $421,330 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
University of Maryland Chesapeake Health to open new ASC
Bel Air-based The University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health has announced a $260 million growth plan that includes building a new, 30,000-square-foot ASC, according to a Jan. 3 report from the Baltimore Business Journal.
AAAHC releases new accreditation handbooks for 2024
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care has released its updated standards handbooks for both ambulatory accreditation and Medicare deemed status accreditation.
Northwell anesthesiologist accused of drugging, abusing woman
An anesthesiologist affiliated with Northwell Health has been arrested for allegedly giving a woman anesthesia without her knowledge and sexually abusing her on multiple occasions, the Rockland Journal News reported Jan. 3.
Is AI essential to ASC success in 2024?
From supply shortages to increasing costs and staffing issues, ASCs are grappling with a number of issues. Is artificial intelligence the answer they are looking for?
Cost of GI upper endoscopy by state
Alaska is the most expensive state to get a GI upper endoscopy in a hospital outpatient department, while Iowa is the most affordable, according to data from Sidecar Health’s care calculator.
Physicians in top 5 careers most cautious about AI implementation
Physicians are among the most concerned professionals when it comes to artificial intelligence, according to data from AI customer support company DevRev.
