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Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital to build $6.5M surgery center

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital will open the Geisinger Surgery Center-Highland Park in Mifflin County, Pa., according to a June 23 report by The Lewistown Sentinel. 

What the anti-kickback law means for physicians

The federal healthcare Anti-Kickback Statute targets bribery and corruption within healthcare, according to a June 13 post from JD Supra.

The top 50 ASCs in Texas for 2023

Newsweek recently released its annual list of the top 510 ASCs nationwide. 

3 new, upcoming Midwestern ASCs

Here are three ASCs opening in the Midwest that Becker’s has reported on since June 5:

Insurers' prior authorization policies delaying cataract surgeries

Members of Congress are taking action to push CMS and the Department of Health and Human Services to reform prior authorization rules as several well-known medical organizations, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, have warned of safety im…

Western Wisconsin to gain 1st ASC

Western Wisconsin is gaining its first multispecialty ASC, the Valley Surgery Center, which had a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 12, according to a June 22 report from the Star-Observer.

What midcareer anesthesiologists earn in the 10 largest US cities

Midcareer anesthesiologists earn around $383,352 annually in New York City, the largest U.S. city by population for 2022 according to data from USA Today affiliate The List Wire. 

3 anesthesiologists in the headlines

Here are three anesthesiologists who have made headlines since 

5 prior authorization moves to know

Here are five prior authorization updates Becker’s has reported on since May 25:

UnitedHealthcare clarifies process for new 'advanced notification' process

UnitedHealthcare hasposted new guidance to its website clarifying its advanced notification process, which it originally announced June 1 in place of a planned prior authorization program.