Category: ASC News

Are surgical robots worth it for ASCs?

As the popularity of surgical robots continues to grow across all medical specialties, there are key factors that ASCs have to consider when determining if the investment is worth it for their practice. 

Orthopedic ASC's surgical suspension lifted after paying $50K fine

The ASC at Bonati Spine Institute, based in Hudson, Fla., can resume surgeries after reaching a July 7 agreement entailing a correction plan and a $50,000 fine, ABC affiliate WFTS reported July 12.

10 states with the worst economies

Alaska is the state with the worst economy for residents, according to a July 13 ranking from CNBC.

The 'win-win' of hospital-ASC partnerships

As the healthcare industry consolidates, some ASCs are opting to partner with health systems in their markets to access economies of scale. 

The 'win-win' of hospital-ASC partnerships

As the healthcare industry consolidates, some ASCs are opting to partner with health systems in their markets to access economies of scale. 

10 states with the best economies

Florida is the state with the best economy for residents, according to a July 13 ranking from CNBC.

Physician loses medical license following TikTok livestream 

Columbus, Ohio-based plastic surgeon Katharine Grawe, MD, lost her medical license after her livestreaming procedures on TikTok spurred an investigation from the Ohio medical board, USA Today reported July 13. 

The physician workforce by the numbers

Here are five numbers that provide insights into the physician workforce:

Why health systems should rethink sites of care

As financial challenges continue to plague health systems, it is becoming increasingly important for them to examine ways to be more cost efficient.

How private equity has increased the cost of care for 6 physician specialties

Private equity increases the cost of caring for patients in six major physician specialties, according to a July 10 report published by the American Antitrust Institute in partnership with the Petris Center and the Washington Center for Equitable Growt…