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5 highest paid ophthalmologists in Denver

The highest paid ophthalmologist in Denver earns $627,600, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $265,450 ophthalmologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

US News to debut ASC rankings in 2024

U.S. News & World Report has added “Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers” to its annual rankings.

5 CMS moves shaping the ASC industry 

Here are five recent CMS moves that are shaping the ASC industry:

Behind the ASCs facing certificate-of-need obstacles in 2023

Certificate-of-need laws, which require healthcare providers to receive government permission to build facilities, are an obstacle for ASC growth in many markets. 

The state of COVID-19: 5 updates for ASCs

Here are five updates on the spread, treatment and other important notes on COVID-19 that ASC leaders should know:

Alabama ASC activity heats up

Alabama, a state that requires a certificate of need to build surgery centers, has seen recent ASC activity. 

Reimbursements stifling ASC growth: 5 leaders' thoughts

Five ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss how reimbursement issues remain one of the biggest challenges for surgery centers in many markets. 

3 physician kickback schemes in 3 weeks

Here are three kickback schemes involving physicians that Becker’s has reported on since Nov. 2: 

Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine opens 2nd location, ASC

Henderson, Nev.-based Crovetti Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine has opened a second location in Las Vegas, Nevada Business reported Nov. 27. 

DISC Surgery Center enrolling for total disc replacement study

DISC Surgery Center at Newport Beach (Calif.) is enrolling patients for a clinical study on Orthofix’s M6-C artificial disc.