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ASC acquisition 'frenzy' slows, chains get creative for growth
Surgery center chains have consolidated in the last decade to five mega-companies and a handful of small regional chains with growth prospects simmering.
Novartis to divest assets to Bausch + Lomb for $2.5B
Novartis has agreed to divest its “front of eye” ophthalmology assets to global health company Bausch + Lomb in a $2.5 billion deal, including $1.75 billion in cash upfront.
ASCs in 5 years: Will there be more or fewer independent centers?
The ASC market has shifted in the last decade with consolidation between ASC chains and more surgery center development overall, but the percentage of independent surgery centers overall hasn’t drastically shifted.
101K-square-foot medical office building to open in Arizona
Construction is underway on a 101,136-square-foot medical office building in Scottsdale, Ariz., according to a June 29 report from the Scottsdale Independent.
The 9 physician specialties that saw pay jumps
Nine physician specialties saw pay jumps between 2021 to 2022, according to a new survey from the American Medical Group Association.
California health system, providers to pay $68M to resolve False Claims allegations
A California health system and three healthcare providers have agreed to pay $68 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act and the California False Claims Act by submitting or causing the submission of false claims to Medi-…
The importance of ASC ownership stake
Four ASC leaders joined Beckers to discuss the importance of ASC ownership stake amid an increasingly consolidating healthcare industry.
43 states where healthcare positions offer the highest pay
The highest paying jobs in 43 U.S. states are healthcare occupations, according to annual wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What Surgeons Need to Thrive With Value-Driven Care
At the 20th Annual Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, attendees gathered to explore the implications of value-driven care for surgeons and their practices.
What Payer Relationships Will Look Like in 2 to 5 Years
At the 20th Annual Spine, Orthopedic + Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference, attendees had the opportunity to join in on a keynote panel discussion about what payer relationships will look like in the next 2-5 years.
