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Where ASCs are growing, and where they’re not
ASCs continue to be concentrated in urban areas, with 93.8% located in cities, according to a March 13 MedPAC report to Congress. Here are three key insights on where ASCs are concentrated — and where they’re seeing the most growth: 1. Rural access remains limited. While rural patients often travel to urban centers for ASC-based […]
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Physician-owned pain clinics admits to overbilling insurance
A New Jersey pain clinic with locations in Northfield, Vineland and Cape May Courthouse admitted to overbilling insurance companies, according to a Mach 20 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
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California health system, physician clinics to pay nearly $8.9M to settle COVID-19 loan fraud allegations
Sacramento, Calif.-based Carson Tahoe Health System — along with its affiliates Carson Tahoe Physician Clinics and Carson Tahoe Continuing Care Hospital — agreed to pay nearly $8.9 million to resolve allegations that it improperly obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans, according to a March 24 news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. What happened
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4 ASC controversies in 1 month
Here are four ASC controversies Becker’s has reported on in the last month: 1. Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Hand & Plastic Surgery Centre, which does business as Elite Plastic Surgery, reported a data breach affecting 19,846 individuals. Elite Plastic Surgery detected an unauthorized party attempting to access its computer network Jan. 29. An investigation revealed that […]
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ASCs brace for impact of Medicaid cuts
Medicaid is under scrutiny as Republican lawmakers eye big healthcare budget cuts for this year. Five ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss how they’re preparing for these cuts. Question: With potential Medicaid cuts on the horizon, how concerned are you about their impact on ASCs, and what steps are you taking to prepare? Shakeel Ahmed, […]
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The biggest disruptor of the ASC industry
Eight leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest disruptors of the ASC industry. Question: In your view, what’s the most significant disruptor shaking up the ASC industry today, and how is it impacting your center? Shakeel Ahmed, MD, CEO of St. Louis-based ASC group Atlas Surgical Group. There are multiple headwinds facing us. Anesthesia shortage, […]
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ASCs’ 20 most common Medicare procedures
Extracapsular cataract removal with intraocular lens implantation is the most commonly billed Medicare procedure at ASCs, according to the latest report from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. Here are the 20 most commonly billed ASC procedures and their percentage of total volume: Procedure 2023 percent of volume Extracapsular cataract removal with intraocular lens implant insert […]
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Iowa court backs physician in lawsuit filed by former police officer
An Iowa appeals court has sided with a physician who was sued for defamation by a former Cedar Fall police officer who resigned amid a prescription painkiller investigation, Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reported March 20. What happened?
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Physician-owned group to pay $8.75M to settle 401(k) excessive fee suit
Emeryville, Calif.-based, physician-owned Vituity has agreed to pay $8.75 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging mismanagement of its 401(k) plan, including excessive fees and imprudent investments, according to court documents accessed by Becker’s. What happened? What’s next?
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Medicare ASCs continue to boom
The number of ASCs treating Medicare beneficiaries continued to rise in 2023, with an increasing volume of procedures and spending, according to the latest report from the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. Here are five key facts to know: 1. The total number of Medicare-certified ASCs increased by 2.5% in 2023, reaching 6,308 facilities. This growth […]
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