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The cost-cutting strategies ASCs need to know
In an increasingly consolidating industry, ASCs must remain sharply focused on cost containment, according to Raghu Reddy, chief administrative officer of Cumberland-based SurgCenter of Western Maryland.
Upcoming changes to GI prior authorization will improve patient safety, says UnitedHealthcare
In June, new prior authorization rules from UnitedHealthcare concerning select gastroenterology procedures will take effect, requiring patients and physicians to seek authorization for gastroenterology endoscopy services, including esophagogastroduoden…
5 worst places for physicians to practice in for 2023
Washington, D.C., has been named the worst place for physicians to practice in for 2023, based on data from Medscape’s “Best & Worst Places to Practice” report, released on May 18.
24 best states for physicians to practice in for 2023
Idaho has been named the top state for physicians to practice in for 2023, based on data from Medscape’s “Best & Worst Places to Practice” report, released on May 18.
Bill requiring practitioners to wear profession on nametag sent to Florida governor
A bill known as the Health Care Practitioner Titles and Designations bill is headed to the desk of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week, according to a May 16 report from ABC affiliate WPBF.
HCA affiliate named a top employer in Denver
Denver-based HealthOne, an affiliate of Nashville, Tenn-based HCA Healthcare, has been named one of the top workplaces in the area for 2023 by The Denver Post.
WellSpan to open outpatient endoscopy center
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is opening an outpatient endoscopy center and expanding its digestive health services in West Earl, Pa., according to a May 18 report from Lancaster Online.
WellSpan to build 34K-square-foot ASC in Pennsylvania
York, Pa.-based WellSpan Health is building a 34,000-square-foot ASC in Lancaster, Pa., according to a May 18 report from Lancaster Online.
New Pennsylvania ASC to focus on value-based care
WellSpan Health is opening an ASC focused on value-based care in Lancaster, Pa., the health system said May 18.
Retail giants snap up clinic market share: 5 things to know
As care delivery continues to become more consumer-centric, several big retailers are looking to secure a place in the retail clinic market, according to a May 18 blog post from Definitive Healthcare.
