Category: ASC News

Here are the average costs of the five most common procedures performed in ASCs, according to a June 12 report by Definitive Healthcare, a healthcare analytics company. 

Unnecessary regulatory burdens are often ranked among the top contributors to physician burnout, causing practitioners and practices unnecessary time and money. 

Approximately 92% of physicians report seeing an increase in the number of nurse practitioners, according to a Sept. 3 poll from physician social networking platform Sermo.

Here are nine notable layoffs that have taken place at U.S. hospitals and health systems so far this year:

While technology like artificial intelligence and EHRs can help save physicians and their practices time and money, these advancements can present downsides that weigh on physicians. 

Compensation for ASC leaders is on the rise, according to OR Manager. 

A medical office building in Richmond, Va., has been foreclosed and is heading to auction, according to a Sept. 5 report from Richmond BizSense. 

Of the 34 American billionaires that earned their wealth in the healthcare space, 26 are classified as self-made, according to Forbes’ live net worth calculator. 

Quasar Family Medicine North Carolina announced the closure of its Greenville practice Sept. 3, WITN reported. 

Lawrence, Kan.-based LMH Health will stop accepting Aetna and Humana Medicare Advantage insurance plans Jan. 1, 2025, according to a Sept. 3 report from ABC affiliate KMBC.