Category: ASC News

ASC Association co-signs letter supporting Conrad State 30 reauthorization

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association, along with 48 other healthcare organizations, has co-signed a letter to four members of the U.S. House commending the introduction of Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act.

16 healthcare leaders named to Forbes' '50 Over 50' for 2023

Forbes has released its annual “50 Over 50” list, featuring 200 women making an impact in four different categories: lifestyle, impact, innovation and investment. 

Wilmington Health performs ASC's 1st robotic procedure

Wilmington (N.C.) Health has added a Da Vinci XI robot for minimally invasive procedures to its ASC, becoming the first standalone, nonhospital-affiliated facility to use robotic surgical equipment in the state, according to an Aug. 1 report from Port …

No. 1 hospitals in 15 specialties: US News

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic was ranked as the No. 1 hospital across three specialties by U.S. News & World Report.

10 states with the most, least student debt

Pennsylvania is the state with the most student debt, while Utah is the state with the least, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

Surgery Partners adds 3rd strategic health system partner

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners has formed a strategic partnership with Dallas-based Methodist Health System, its third in 2023, following its partnerships with Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health and Columbus-based Ohio Health earlier th…

7 healthcare AI updates

Here are seven updates on artificial intelligence developments in healthcare for ASC leaders reported by Becker’s since June 5:

HCA nets $1.2B in Q2: 4 things to know

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare reported a net income of $1.19 billion in the second quarter of 2023, according to its financial report published July 27. 

Physicians continue to play tug-of-war with their autonomy

Just 44 percent of physicians owned their practice in 2022 compared with 76 percent in the early 1980s, according to a report from the American Medical Association. What does this shift mean for physicians and their autonomy?

Massachusetts medical office building deemed 'unsafe;' appointments postponed

A medical office building in Hanover, Mass., has been forced to evacuate, and all in-person appointments have been postponed after the building was deemed unsafe, according to a July 31 report from Boston 25 News.