Category: ASC News

5 recent payer moves to know

Here are five updates on some of the U.S.’ largest payers that ASC leaders should know:

6 specialties with pay increases of more than 10%

Of 21 specialties that saw increases in pay in the last year, six saw salary jumps of more than 10%, according to a survey by Medscape.

Is value-based care the key to ASC success?

A report by Humana released Nov. 15 found that value-based care benefits physicians and patients. In light of that finding, is adopting a value-based care model going to make or break ASCs?

Amazon digs in on healthcare: 6 updates in 30 days

Here are six Amazon moves expanding its healthcare presence that Becker’s has reported on since Oct. 18 that ASCs should know:

Half of consumers optimistic about AI in healthcare

Fifty percent of U.S. consumers say artificial intelligence has the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery — regardless of whether they have used the technology. That figure was even higher (70%) among those familiar with the technology, accord…

10 best cities to live: US News

Green Bay, Wis., was named the best city to live in by U.S. News & World Report. 

10 best cities to retire: US News

Several cities in Pennsylvania were named the best cities to retire in by U.S. News & World Report. 

HCA named top employer for veterans

HealthOne, an affiliate of hospital and ASC management company HCA Healthcare, has been named a “Best for Vets” employer by the Military Times for the fourth consecutive year. 

Regent Surgical Health gains majority ownership in Oregon Surgical Institute

Franklin, Tenn.-based Regent Surgical Health is expanding its partnership with Beaverton-based Oregon Surgical Institute.

Proposed Pennsylvania medical office building denied following 15 hearings

A proposed development including a medical office building and dialysis center in Derry Township, Pa., has been denied by township supervisors, who voted 5-0 against the master plan, according to a Nov. 15 report from Penn Live.