Category: ASC News

Physicians, administrators and CEOs alike are recognizing the importance of recruiting — and retaining — staff.  

Madera (Calif.) Community Hospital is planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and end emergency, obstetrics, outpatient and surgical services Jan. 3. 

Here are five of the most well-read ASC stories reported by Becker’s in 2022:

Milwaukee-based American Academy of Emergency Medicine Physician Group is suing Envision Healthcare, alleging the company uses shell business structures to retain de facto ownership of emergency room staffing groups.  

Here are five key numbers ASC leaders need to know going into the new year:

Jacquelyn Starer, MD, of Ashland, Mass., was arrested on felony charges for her involvement during the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, including assaulting law enforcement, ABC affiliate WCVB reported Dec. 20. 

Critical care had the lowest pay jump from 2018 to 2022, according to Medscape’s 2018 and 2022 physician compensation reports. 

General surgery had the highest pay jump from 2018 to 2022, according to Medscape’s 2018 and 2022 physician compensation reports. 

Here are the four ASCs from Florida that made The Leapfrog Group’s  2022 “Top ASCs” report:

The Surgical Care Coalition issued a statement advocating for the nation’s older adults in response to Congress’ proposed $1.7 trillion year-end spending bill, saying the legislation will adversely affect that population.