Category: ASC News

Tennessee man sentenced for conspiring to sell patient information 

A Memphis, Tenn., man has been sentenced to five years of probation for stealing patient information to sell for personal gain. 

5 ASC giants by numbers of surgery centers

The five largest ASC chains account for about 22% of the surgery center market.

The states where physicians are most affected by medical malpractice

West Virginia is the state most affected by medical practice, according to a December report from Forbes Advisor. 

The 20 best ASC EHRs for 2024, per Blackbook

Surgical Information Systems has been named the top electronic health record system for ASCs in 2024 by automotive data company Blackbook. 

10 states with the highest unemployment rates

Nevada is currently the state with the highest unemployment rate, with 5.4% of its working-age population without a job, according to a Feb. 6 press release sent to Becker’s by QR code generator QRFY. 

Independent ASCs aren't going anywhere

In an increasingly consolidating landscape, independent ASCs still have a seat at the table.

Surgical tech pay in 2024: 5 stats to know

Here are five statistics providing insight into how surgical technologists are compensated:

Steward's financial issues spark backlash against for-profit healthcare

Dallas-based Steward Health Care’s financial woes have come to a head in recent weeks and forced the physician-led system to take action.

The state of COVID-19: 3 updates

Here are three updates on COVID-19 that ASC leaders should know:

Optum's unprecedented growth in 5 numbers

Here are five numbers that provide insight into how healthcare powerhouse Optum has grown: