Category: ASC News

Physician specialties experiencing the most burnout

Emergency medicine physicians top the list of specialists experiencing the most burnout, at 65 percent, according to Medscape’s “Physician Burnout and Depression Report” in 2023, based on a survey of over 9,100 practicing physicians. 

4 Arizona ASC updates in 4 weeks

Arizona is one of 10 states in the U.S. with more ASCs than hospitals. Here are four major updates from the state in the last four weeks. 

13 new CEOs, presidents in January

Here are 13 newly appointed presidents and CEOs reported by Becker’s since Jan. 3:

Press Ganey recognizes top ASCs for patient experience in 2022

Press Ganey recognized 12 ASCs that rate in the 95th percentile nationwide for patient experience. 

Pennsylvania in healthcare staffing 'crisis'

A group of healthcare workers in Western Pennsylvania addressed state lawmakers this week, warning of a healthcare staffing crisis in the state, according to a Jan. 26 report from ABC affiliate WTAE.

18 fast facts about 6 of the largest ASC chains

Here is an overview of the CEOs, number of locations and physicians of six large ASC chains.

How ASC inflation adjustments have shifted 

ASC annual net inflation adjustments saw an average increase of 2 percent since 2015, according to a Jan. 26 report from VMG Health. 

Private equity in healthcare in 2023: 7 updates

Private equity and management services organizations have been making waves in the ASC, gastroenterology and cardiology space in 2023. Here are seven updates: 

5,264 patient records breached at Live Oak Surgery Center

Plano, Texas-based Live Oak Surgery Center is currently investigating a breach affecting 5,264 patients, according to a report from the Department of Health and Humans Services and a Jan. 3 press release from the ASC. 

Ascension, BCBS of Texas reportedly reach agreement just before deadline

With just one week remaining, Austin-based Ascension Texas and Blue Cross Blue and Shield of Texas have reportedly reached a contract agreement to keep the health system in-network, according to a Jan. 26 report from the Austin American-Statesman.