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FDA clears first automated endoscope cleaning system
Nanosonics has received FDA De Novo clearance for its new Coris system, a technology designed to improve the cleaning of flexible endoscopes and reduce infection risk, according to a March 20 news release from the company. Coris uses an automated cleaning process to clean the internal channels of endoscopes, such as colonoscopes, where biofilm and […]
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Hospital, health system layoffs in 2025: State-by-state breakdown
Becker’s has reported on 20 hospital and health system layoffs since Jan. 1. Here’s a state-by-state breakdown: California Oakland-based Kaiser Permanente will cut 64 jobs, mainly in business and IT roles, by April 25, per WARN notices. The system also plans to cut 52 positions tied to its Educational Theatre initiative across multiple cities, effective […]
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GI procedures dominate at ASCs
Gastrointestinal procedures make up a huge share of the most commonly billed services at ASCs, according to a March 13 MedPAC report. While cataract surgeries top the list, several GI-related procedures follow closely, accounting for a large portion of ASC case volume for Medicare beneficiaries. Here are the GI procedures among the 20 most commonly […]
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Physicians dominate ASC ownership — but big corporations are catching up
ASCs remained overwhelmingly for-profit in 2023, with 95.3% operating as such, according to a March 13 MedPAC report to Congress. Here are three more insights into the shifting landscape of ASC ownership: 1. Physicians still hold majority stakes. Most ASCs are at least partially owned by physicians, maintaining a long-standing trend of clinician investment in […]
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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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