Category: ASC News

The average cost of ASC care as compared to Medicare rates in 46 states

Sage Transparency, a healthcare transparency database from the Employee’s Forum of Indiana, has determined the average facility price of ASCs in 46 states based on the Medicare reimbursement rate for services. 

Human trafficking among 16 charges faced by North Carolina hospital chief of staff

Thomas Clayton, MD, chief of staff of Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital in Murphy, N.C., was arrested and charged with 16 felonies, Blue Ridge Public Radio reported March 28. 

'I no longer have to pick up the slack': 1 anesthesiologist on leaving corporatized medicine

It is clear there are pros and cons to practice ownership, with some industry leaders saying it is the key to success while others say consolidation is inevitable. 

New Jersey physician pleads guilty to $5M fraud scheme 

Margate, N.J.-based Brian Sokalsky, DO, pleaded guilty for his role in a $5 million scheme to defraud payers by submitting claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions, the Justice Department said March 28. 

5 numbers ASC leaders need to know

Here are five numbers that provide a snapshot of the ASC industry that administrators should know:

The most expensive ASC for patients in every state

Sage Transparency, a healthcare transparency database from the Employee’s Forum of Indiana, has named the most expensive ASC for patients in every state based on the facility’s Medicare reimbursement rate. 

Regent Surgical Health taps new chief development officer

Nashville, Tenn.-based ASC management organization Regent Surgical Health has added Erik Kraemer as its new chief development officer. 

Are physicians allowed to practice outside their contracts? 5 stats on moonlighting

Thirty-three percent of physicians are explicitly not allowed to practice outside of their respective employment agreements, according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.

How many physicians are pursuing a side gig? 5 stats

Thirty-three percent of physicians said they would most likely pursue a side gig to account for economic factors such as inflation, according to 2023 data from online networking service Doximity.

From shortages to increased independence: 8 nursing updates for ASC leaders to know

From nationwide nursing shortages, which are affecting ASC recruitment and retention efforts, to two states giving nurse practitioners more independence, here are eight nursing updates for ASC leaders to know: