Category: ASC News

States lifting COVID-19 rules: What ASCs need to know

California, Washington and Oregon are preparing to lift healthcare worker COVID-19 requirements April 3.

8 Massachusetts updates for ASC leaders to know

From top-ranked hospitals to new medical suppliers, here are eight Massachusetts updates since Jan. 3 for ASC leaders to know:

International Women's Day: 11 female ASC CEOs to know

March 8 is International Women’s Day, celebrating women’s rights, equality and advancement. Here are 11 female ASC CEOs to know:

DEA proposes new controlled substance rules for telehealth

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed two rules for prescribing controlled substances set to go into effect on May 11, according to a March 7 report from Medscape, but the proposals are not popular among all physicians. 

15 most affordable towns for physicians to live in

The most affordable towns for physicians to live in are located in states including Illinois, Texas and Pennsylvania, which are all home to over 100 ASCs. 

Banner Health to close Colorado ASC

Phoenix-based Banner Health’s surgery center in Loveland, Colo., will close March 31, the Loveland Reporter-Herald reported March 7.

Hospitals severing services lines could be a 'real opportunity' for ASCs

Hospitals cutting service lines is bad news for health systems, but could offer a unique opportunity for ASCs.

Biden's 2024 Medicare budget: 8 things to know

President Joe Biden has released his plans for Medicare in his 2024 budget, including extending coverage and lowering costs. 

Politicians' 'quick fixes' won't fix staff shortages, physician leader says 

Hospitals, health systems and ASCs are facing devastating physician and nurse shortages, and many leaders feel policy makers’ solutions are insufficient. 

West Virginia Association of Physician Assistants president weighs in on new bill

West Virginia legislators are looking to pass Senate Bill 650, which would allow physician assistants to own their own practice.