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5 ASCs with the highest volume of colonoscopies
Out-of-pocket costs for colonoscopies remain high for patients, even in the ASC setting, with costs sometimes ranging between $1,250 and $4,800, according to data from Definitive Healthcare.
2 anesthesia legal battles in the news
Here are two anesthesia legal battles in the headlines that Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 5:
How one state is fighting scope creep
This year, the Medical Society of the State of New York collaborated with state officials to defeat 15 pieces of legislation that would expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and physician assistants, allowing them to practice without phy…
Connecticut medical office building sells for $1M
A medical office building near Bridgeport Hospital Milford (Conn.) Campus has sold for nearly $1 million, according to a Sept. 5 report from Hartford Business.
Physician convicted in $9.5M kickback conspiracy
Chicago-based physician Benjamin Toh, MD, has been convicted for his role in a more than $9.5 million healthcare fraud scheme.
Demolition begins at Air Force hospital that migrated services to ASC
San Antonio-based Wilford Hall Medical Center, which has stood vacant for several years, is being torn down in a two-year, $40 million project, according to a Sept. 5 report from San Antonio Express News.
25 best hospitals in Florida for orthopedic surgery
Healthgrades has named the top 100 hospitals for orthopedic surgery in 2023, including 25 hospitals in Florida.
4 states tackling prior authorization
From repealing existing prior authorization requirements to adding new ones, here are four states tackling the prior authorization system this year.
15 states with the fewest ACSs
Vermont has the fewest ASCs of any state, according to the most recent data from CMS.
10 best, worst cities to retire
Tampa, Fla., is the best city to retire, while Baltimore is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub.
