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The 12 biggest ASC stories in 2023, by month
This year has been a tumultuous one for ASCs. With issues such as reimbursement declines, physician shortages and rising burnout levels at the top of mind for industry leaders, there has been a lot to monitor.
10 biggest-budget ASCs in 2023
Here are the 10 most expensive ASCs announced or opened in 2023, as reported by Becker’s. The moves’ price tags together top $715 million:
Medical group costs jump 14.7%, exceeding revenue
Medical group operating costs are still outpacing revenue, according to data from the AMGA 2023 Medical Group Operations and Finance Survey, released Dec. 18.
Tenet calls off hospital deal and 2 more updates
Here are three major updates since Nov. 17 from Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, the largest ASC chain in the country.
Can physicians afford to retire?
Physicians believe that they need an average of $3.9 million saved to afford retirement, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physicians Eye Retirement Report,” published Dec. 14.
UnitedHealthcare's 5 biggest updates from 2023
Multibillion-dollar insurance giant UnitedHealthcare Group is the largest health insurance company in the U.S. by market share. Here are five of the company’s most impactful healthcare moves in 2023, as determined by Becker’s page views:
EyeSouth Partners affiliates with Atlantic Eye Institute
Atlanta-based EyeSouth Partners has made its ninth affiliation in Florida through a partnership with Atlantic Eye Institute.
US Digestive Health partners with Pennsylvania practice
US Digestive Health has partnered with Washington, Pa.-based Southwest Gastroenterology Associates to expand its reach in Southwest Pennsylvania.
Remembering 4 gastroenterologists who died in 2023
Here are four gastroenterologists who have died that Becker’s has reported on in 2023:
From AI to Ozempic: The healthcare trends 44 leaders are watching
As 2023 comes to a close and healthcare leaders nationwide are setting their sights on 2024, there are a few key trends that the majority of industry professionals are focusing on.
