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The cost of nurse turnover: 5 things ASCs need to know
The average cost of turnover for a single staff registered nurse increased to $61,110 over the course of 2024, according to the 2025 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report. The report surveyed 450 hospitals in 37 states on registered nurse turnover, retention, vacancy rates, recruitment metrics and staffing strategies. Here are five […]
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CMS is reshaping ASC payments — here’s how to stay ahead
In its 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System rule, CMS made major changes to its reimbursement framework, which is reshaping how ASCs operate and bill, according to a blog post from billing company Info Hub Consultancy Services. Here are six things ASCs need to know about the proposals, […]
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Louisiana physician pleads guilty to $6.6M healthcare fraud scheme
A Slidell, La., physician has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in a scheme to bill Medicare for medically unnecessary tests, the Justice Department said in a May 27 news release. What happened?
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What influences physician owner salaries?
Physician practice owners can earn vastly different salaries depending on several key factors, according to a recent report from Physician’s Thrive. According to the report, independent practice compensation ranges from as low as $53,500 to as high as $370,000, with a median income of $272,959. Here are the primary factors shaping income for physicians in […]
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Rite Aid’s asset sale: 5 key updates
In May 2025, Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years, announcing plans to sell “substantially all” of its assets.CEO Matt Schroeder attributed the move to mounting financial pressures and rapid transformations in both the retail and healthcare landscapes. The company previously filed for bankruptcy in October […]
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How this ASCs keeps turnover in the single digits
Employee retention is a top priority for many ASCs as they face workforce shortages and a competitive labor market. Andrew Weiss, administrator of Voorhees, N.J.-based Summit Surgical Center, joined Becker’s to discuss the culture and strategies that have helped his center keep staff turnover in the single digits. Editor’s note: This response was edited lightly […]
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Illinois hospital opens GI practice, welcomes first physician
Morris (Ill.) Hospital & Healthcare Centers has opened a new gastroenterology practice and welcomed its first specialist, Afreen Hyder, MD, according to a May 20 news release from the hospital. Dr. Hyder brings over 20 years of experience in diagnosing, treating and managing conditions of the digestive system. “My philosophy of care is simple: be […]
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What this GI would change about med school
Medical education has evolved significantly over the last few decades — but are there key elements still missing? Sheldon Taub, MD, gastroenterologist at Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center, joined Becker’s to discuss how medical training has changed since he entered the field and shares the lessons he believes future physicians should be learning in today’s classrooms. […]
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ASCs’ anesthesia issues ‘like nailing Jell-O to the wall’
As ASCs grapple with fluctuating anesthesia coverage and rising costs, many administrators are finding themselves in a constant balancing act. Andrew Weiss, administrator of Vorhees, N.J.-based Summit Surgical Center, joined Becker’s to discuss how anesthesia subsidies are influencing ASC financial planning and shared practical advice for navigating these ongoing challenges. Question: Can you kind of […]
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How this ASC company is forging a new path with employer partnerships
As cost pressures intensify, ASCs are increasingly positioning themselves as cost-effective alternatives to hospital settings — especially for high-cost procedures like joint replacements and spine surgery. For Benjamin Stein, MD, an independent orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Germantown, Md.-based Capital Surgical Solutions, a new opportunity is arising in direct-to-employer contracting. “We are seeking novel partnerships […]
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