Category: ASC News

Sanford Health plans expansion for same day surgery center

Sanford Health is planning to add a 15,000 square foot expansion to the Sanford Broadway Same Day Surgery Center in Bismarck, N.D.

Optum, SSM end partnership

UnitedHealth Group-run Optum and St. Louis-based SSM Health have terminated their administrative partnership, an SSM Health spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s.

10 highest-paying metro areas for surgeons

Although the average annual salary among surgeons in the U.S. is $347,870, that figure varies depending on which area one practices in, according to data from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.

The health systems mandating masks for physicians, patients

Health systems nationwide are reinstating mask mandates for patients and physicians as cases of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to surge. 

10 best, worst cities for jobs

Scottsdale, Ariz., is the best city for jobs, while Newark, N.J., is the worst, according to personal finance site WalletHub. 

Healthcare fraud crackdown: What ASCs, physicians need to know

Healthcare fraud lawsuits are expected to continue to rise in 2024, with some practices more at risk than others.

Where 5 ASC giants stand in 2024

Here are the number of ASCs and affiliated physicians at five of the biggest ASC chains in the U.S.:

Is AI essential to ASC success in 2024?

From supply shortages to increasing costs and staffing issues, ASCs are grappling with a number of issues. Is artificial intelligence the answer they are looking for?

Physicians in top 5 careers most cautious about AI implementation

Physicians are among the most concerned professionals when it comes to artificial intelligence, according to data from AI customer support company DevRev.

Texas man charged in $60M healthcare fraud, kickback scheme

A Texas man has been charged in a $60 million scheme in which he allegedly submitted fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary products and services.