Category: ASC News

'A true model of collaboration': How 5 ASCs stand out

Five ASC administrators connected with Becker’s to share what makes their respective practices unique.

SCA Health's shifting growth strategy

SCA Health seems to be taking a different approach to growth than other ASC chains in 2023. 

Physician sues UPMC alleging improper firing 

Family physician Matthew Heckman, MD, is suing Pittsburgh-based UPMC for alleged wrongful termination, the Gazette reported May 4. 

Nursing school enrollment on the decline

For the first time in 20 years, the number of students enrolled in entry-level nursing programs declined, according to a May 3 report from Medscape based on data from the American Association of Colleges of Nurses. 

West Virginia named worst state for healthcare: Here's why

West Virginia was named the worst state for healthcare, according to U.S. News & World Report rankings released May 2. 

Procedure reimbursements are rapidly changing: Here's why 2 leaders are concerned

As procedure reimbursement rates continue to change nationwide, ASC leaders are concerned about maintaining profitability while providing top-level care to patients. Here is why two leaders are concerned about the future of reimbursement rates. 

Public Health Emergency to end May 11: Here's what will change

The Biden Administration is ending the COVID-19-era Public Health Emergency on May 11 after almost three years. Here are eight changes health leaders and providers can expect following its termination: 

New York, California lost $92B in tax dollars in 2020-21 as high-earners migrate to low-tax areas

New York and California lost more than $90 billion in income during the COVID-19 pandemic as high earners relocated to lower tax areas, according to a May 2 report from CNBC based on new data from the Internal Revenue Service.

10 best states for healthcare

Hawaii is the best state for healthcare, according to U.S. News & World Report’s rankings released May 2. 

Physician assistant pay, demand on the rise: AAPA

The American Academy of Physician Assistants has released its 2023 “Digital Salary Report,” which found that base compensation for PAs has risen by 4.3 percent since 2021.