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Why ASCs are the new secret weapon for surgeon recruiting: 5 survey notes
ASCS are emerging as powerful assets in hospitals’ and health systems’ efforts to attract and retain surgeons, particularly in high-demand specialties. According to Avanza’s Intelligence Hospital Leadership ASC Survey, 93% of hospital and health system leaders view having an ASC as important for surgeon recruitment. Here are five key insights from the report: 1. “Surgeons, […]
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Behind Surgery Partners’ quiet acquisition of an ophthalmology group
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners quietly expanded its footprint in ophthalmology through an acquisition of Dallas-based Key-Whitman Eye Center, executives said during the company’s May 13 earnings call. Here are four key takeaways: 1. Surgery Partners CFO David Doherty described the January 2024 transaction as an acquisition of an “ophthalmology book of business,” signaling a targeted […]
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5 federal policy shakeups that could reshape the ASC landscape
From sweeping drug price reforms to proposed staffing mandates and changes to Medicaid financing, here are five federal policy moves from the last week that ASCs need to know: CMS proposes updates for third round of Medicare drug price negotiations CMS released draft guidance on May 12 outlining changes for the third round of Medicare […]
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Payers steering hospitals to ASCs: 5 unfolding trends
More than 60% of hospitals and health systems report that payers are pressuring them to ASC options for appropriate cases, according to Avanza’s Intelligence Hospital Leadership ASC Survey. Here are four key insights from a recent survey:
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Surgery Partners doubles down on M&As
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners is leaning heavily on acquisitions and de novo development to accelerate its ASC growth, executives shared during a May 13 earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha. Here are five key takeaways from the company’s growth strategy: 1. Strategic acquisitions remain a priority. So far in 2025, the company has invested $55 […]
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10 states with the lowest physician pay satisfaction
New Mexico has the lowest average physician pay satisfaction of any state, according to a new report from recently launched salary transparency platform Marit Health. Marit Health ranked pay satisfaction on a 5-point scale, with 1 representing very dissatisfied with pay and 5 representing very satisfied with pay. Here are 10 states with the lowest […]
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California system, physician group to pay $32M for Stark law allegations
Fresno, Calif.-based Community Health System and its affiliate Physician Network Advantage have agreed to pay $31.5 million to settle allegations they violated the False Claims Act and Stark law by providing benefits to physicians in exchange for patient referrals, according to a May 14 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
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Virginia physician sentenced for alleged pill mill
David Allingham, MD, owner and sole practitioner at Oakton (Va.) Primary Care Center, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for operating a pill mill, distributing controlled substances, and making false healthcare statements, according to a May 14 news release from the Justice Department. What happened?
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New Hampshire physician pleads guilty to illegal opioid prescription
Columbia, N.H.-based Robert Soucy, DO, has pleaded guilty to unlawfully distributing controlled substances, according to a May 13 news release from the U.S. Department of Justice. What happened?
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ASCs vs. the ‘revolving door’ of anesthesia providers
The anesthesia labor market is tighter than it has been in decades, making it increasingly difficult for ASCs to secure reliable coverage. By 2026, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists, according to a 2024 white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. Today, there are more than 7,700 people for every one […]
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