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The 15 top ASCs in New York for 2023
Newsweek recently released its annual list of the top 510 ASCs nationwide.
Nursing facility, management company settle physician kickback allegations for $3.8M
Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre, a skilled nursing facility in Riverside, Calif., and its management company, Rockport Healthcare Services, agreed to pay the U.S. and California $3.825 million to resolve kickback allegations.
Most, least desirable states to open ASCs
The Southern ASC market has been a hotspot for years — ASCs in that region earn the most revenue and perform the most cases of any region in the country.
Optum, Tenet further consolidate
Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, and Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, have made big moves in the last year, continuing their consolidation of physicians and ASCs.
CarolAnn Williams named president of Mass Eye and Ear
Boston-based Mass Eye and Ear appointed CarolAnn Williams as its next president starting July 1.
Where are physicians losing money?
Eleven percent of physicians attribute financial losses to practice issues such as business problems, reimbursement changes and a change in practice setting, according to Medscape’s “Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2023.”
18 states with the most medical debt
The Commonwealth Fund released the 2023 Scorecard State Health System Performance report, examining quality healthcare access and affordability by state.
AI-focused ASC opens in Minnesota
Inspired Spine SurgCenter has opened an ASC with an AI program in Burnsville, Minn., according to a June 20 report from the Observer.
Good news for ASCs? What UnitedHealth, Humana said about rising medical costs
Recent comments from UnitedHealth and Humana suggest medical costs could rise from delayed elective surgeries, which could be good news for ASCs, ALM Benefits Pro reported June 20.
Intermountain stakes claim in ASC market: 4 things to know
Several healthcare organizations have expressed interest in investing time and money into ASCs, but Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health is turning those ideas into action.
