Category: ASC News

Average practice costs per provider: 10-year change

The medical and surgical supply costs faced by practices per full time physician employee has increased by 82% in a 10-year span, according to a report released in May by the Medical Group Management Association.

Why 5 hospitals closed in 2024

From financial challenges, state law violations and reimbursement issues, many factors can contribute to hospitals shutting down.

ASC specialties with the highest 5-year pay jumps

General surgery is the ASC specialty that saw the highest pay jump between 2019 and 2023, according to the Medical Group Management Association’s “Provider Compensation and Productivity Data Report” released May 28. 

3 health systems facing Stark law suits in May

Becker’s has reported on three health systems in May that have either resolved or are facing Stark law allegations.

Zimmer Biomet partners with CBRE to develop ASCs

Zimmer Biomet partnered with CBRE Group to develop orthopedic ASCs as part of a larger plan toward above-market growth, the devicemaker said May 29.

Physician sentenced to 5 years for fraud scheme involving unnecessary surgeries 

A Michigan physician was sentenced to five years in prison and must pay more than $1.9 million for a $5 million fraud scheme involving unnecessary sinus surgeries.

Penn Highlands Healthcare to pay $735K to settle Stark Law violation allegations

Pittsburgh-based Penn Highlands Healthcare and several of its hospitals agreed to pay $735,000 to resolve False Claims Act and Stark Law infringement allegations.

How total compensation has increased for NPs, PAs since 2019

Nurse practitioners and physician assistants have both had an increase in median total compensation of at least 8% since 2019, according to a report from the Medical Group Management Association.

The advantages of working at ASCs

There are distinct differences between ASCs and hospital outpatient departments, and ASCs can leverage their benefits to recruit new staff.

5 highest-, lowest-paying states for surgical specialists

South Carolina has the highest average salary among physicians who specialize in surgical care, according to a report released in May by the Medical Group Management Association.