Category: ASC News

AMA creates gun violence task force

The American Medical Association has established a gun violence task force to prevent violence and improve safety. 

Novant Health awarded $1.5M for rural physician positions

Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has been gifted $1.5 million from the Golden Leaf Foundation to improve rural healthcare, NBC affiliate WECT reported Feb. 9. 

Physician-ownership models will be key to ASC success in 2023, administrator says

Joe Peluso, administrator at Aestique Surgery Center in Greensburg, Pa., recently connected with Becker’s to discuss consolidation trends he is monitoring in 2023.

The healthcare trends making ASC leaders nervous

From robotic procedures to government regulations, nine industry leaders recently connected with Becker’s to discuss the healthcare trends they are wary of. 

How physician has fared on the best jobs list: 5-year breakdown

The role of physician dropped to the sixth-best healthcare job in 2023, according to a U.S. News & World Report list.

Montana legislature proposes physician assistant independence

The Montana legislature has proposed legislation that will allow for more physician assistants to practice without physician supervision, Kaiser Health Network reported Feb. 10. 

Who will be big ASC buyers this year? 6 leader predictions

From private equity to operation costs, six ASC leaders connected with Becker’s to discuss the consolidation trends they are monitoring in 2023. 

West Tennessee Healthcare implements automated physician payment system

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson has partnered with Ludi and is now using the latter’s physician payment automation system, DocTime.

California Medical Association supports district court ruling on No Surprises Act

The California Medical Association has issued a statement supporting the recent court decision of Texas Medical Association v. United States Department of Health and Human Services.

NYC Health + Hospitals launches initiative to improve physician diversity

New York City- based NYC Health + Hospitals has launched a new endeavor to encourage underrepresented groups to join the system’s workforce.