Category: ASC News

Envision Healthcare CEO leaves for Humana following AmSurg split

ASC company AmSurg has officially announced its separation from Envision Healthcare following its bankruptcy filing. In the wake of the reshuffling, Envision’s president and CEO, Jim Rechtin, has announced his intentions to leave the company and take o…

The 10 most popular physician side gigs in medicine

Around 39 percent of physicians have a side gig in addition to their full-time medical roles, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Side Gigs Report,” published Oct. 12. 

Physician compensation in the US vs. 10 other countries

Physicians practicing in the U.S. earn considerably more than their counterparts in Europe, South and Central America, according to Medscape’s 2023 “International Physician Compensation Report,” published Oct. 11. 

The 10 most popular physician side gigs outside of medicine

Around 39 percent of physicians have a side gig in addition to their full-time medical roles, according to Medscape’s 2023 “Physician Side Gigs Report,” published Oct. 12. 

US Supreme Court won't take on anti-kickback case

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to review a circuit court’s decision on a case outlining when a provider’s claim for reimbursement results from a violation of the Anti-kickback Statute for purposes of liability under the False Claims Act, a…

AmSurg to officially split from Envision

AmSurg will be separated from Envision Healthcare and have its own separate leadership teams and owner groups, according to an Oct. 11 news release.

6 things to know about the industry's newest MSO

A Nashville, Tenn.-based management services organization, SurgNet Health Partners, is looking to make a name for itself in the ASC industry. 

Surgical visualization tech company focuses on ASC market

Medical equipment company Viseon plans to expand its surgical technology market offerings to ASCs.

22 healthcare controversies in 1 week

Here are 22 healthcare industry-related controversies, investigations and other legal incidents reported by Becker’s since Oct. 3:

5 numbers on ASC leaders' minds

Here are five numbers that reflect some of the most pertinent issues in the ASC industry: