Here are eight court cases involving physicians reported by Becker’s since Feb. 1:
Category: ASC News
AMA tracking 60 pieces of 'scope-of-practice' legislation nationwide
The American Medical Association is tracking 60 pieces of legislation that would expand the scope of practice for medical providers, including nurses and pharmacists, allowing them more responsibilities without a physician present, according to a Feb. …
Critical decision-making, dedication and more: 1 gastroenterologist's guide to ASC management
Between increasing inflation, persistent supply chain issues and the potential threat of consolidation, ASC leaders may need to employ tried-and-true measures to ensure success in the developing healthcare landscape.
Where is inflation hitting ASCs the hardest?
Inflation continues to be a pain point for ASCs, causing a rise in supply and energy costs making operations all the more difficult.
Oregon lost 95 ASCs in 1 year: Here's why
Between 2021 and 2022, the state of Oregon lost 95 ASCs, going from 187 in 2021 to 92 in 2022, according to data from the National ASC Association.
ASC cleanliness perception directly related to patient health
Patients are 2.3 times more likely to report signs of infection post-procedure if they perceive an ASC as being less clean than it should be, according to a survey of millions of patients in the U.S. conducted by Compass One Healthcare and healthcare c…
ASCs outpacing HOPDs in the US
ASCs outpaced hospital outpatient departments in the U.S. by about 30 percent as of July 2022, according to a Feb. 16 report from Compass One Healthcare and healthcare performance improvement company Press Ganey.
Key drivers of 'cleanliness perception' in ASCs
The perception of cleanliness in ASCs is paramount for patients, according to a survey of millions of patients in the U.S. conducted by Compass One Healthcare and healthcare performance improvement company Press Ganey and released in a Feb. 16 report.
States with the most students enrolled in medical school
New York has the most students enrolled in a Doctor of Medicine-granting program, according to 2020 and 2021 enrollment data from the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Cities where ASCs could be most affected by inflation
Several cities in California are experiencing an increase in inflation, according to personal finance website WalletHub.
