Staffing shortages have been a persistent issue in healthcare, affecting hospitals and ASCs alike. In face of this daunting problem, will ASCs sink or swim?
Category: ASC News
15 CMS updates to know in 2024
Healthcare is an ever-changing industry, and in 2023, CMS made notable changes — some lauded, some contested.
Envision's roller coaster of a year
Envision underwent several changes in 2023, as the year was filled with shifts and disruptions from within the company.
The states expected to see a boom in small businesses in 2024
Utah has the most entrepreneurs looking to start small businesses in 2024, according to a Jan. 2 report from business information site The Small Business Blog.
US healthcare billionaire net worth surpasses $113B in 2024
At the stroke of midnight on Jan. 1, Forbes updated its annual list of the richest people in the world, which includes 34 U.S. healthcare billionaires in 2024.
Physician acquitted of $15M Medicare fraud conviction
The conviction of a Maryland physician for his role in a $15 million Medicare fraud scheme was vacated by a federal judge, according to a post by law firm Husch Blackwell on JD Supra.
Workers 65 and older are the workforce's fastest growing demographic
About 1 one in five workers aged 65 and older were employed in 2023, according to a December survey from the Pew Research Center.
3 states bring back mask mandates: What it means for ASCs
States across the U.S. are starting to bring back mask mandates in healthcare settings as COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses spread at rapid rates, according to a Dec. 28 report from Newsweek.
ASCs see volume growth amid staffing challenges
While ASCs continue to see increased surgical volumes year over year, they are still finding it difficult to staff their centers, according to a 2023 survey from ORManager.
Siblings charged in $25M Medicare fraud scheme
Two Florida siblings have been arrested and charged for their alleged role in a Medicare fraud scheme using claims for durable medical equipment.
