Category: ASC News

HCA Healthcare in 2023: 3 moves to know

Here are three moves Nashville-based HCA Healthcare has made one month into 2023.

USPI in 2023: A new CEO and 4 more updates

Here are five updates on Dallas-based USPI one month into 2023.

9 new joint-venture ASC updates

Here are 9 joint-venture ASC deals Becker’s has reported since Dec. 27:

More hospitals, physicians charging for patient email inquiries

With electronic health communications on the rise, more health providers are beginning to charge patients for patient email inquiries, The New York Times reported Jan. 24.

Social inflation adds up to 11% to physician malpractice claims: report 

Social inflation accounts for up to 11 percent of losses related to physician malpractice claims, according to the “Social Inflation and Loss Development Report” from Moore Actuarial Consulting. 

How much alcohol physicians drink: Medscape

Twenty-seven percent of physicians consume less than one drink a week, according to Medscape’s “Lifestyle and Happiness Report 2023,” released Jan. 20. 

What 4 ASC chains have done in 2023

Here are 11 updates on USPI, HCA Healthcare, SCA Health and GI Alliance one month into 2023.

10 most important factors for applicants choosing residency programs, per AMA

When choosing residency programs, medical students tend to be swayed by factors including geographic location and work-life balance, according to a Jan. 24 report from the American Medical Association based on a survey of 11,300 residency applicants in…

9 board, chair appointments in 2023

From GI Alliance to Capital Digestive Care, Becker’s has reported on nine new board member and chair appointments so far in 2023. 

Trinity Health, Strive Health partner on kidney care

Trinity Health and Strive Health have partnered to deliver kidney care for Loyola Physician Partners patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease.