Category: ASC News

Highest-paying physician specialties in the US | 2022

Cardiology is the highest-paying U.S. physician specialty, according to a Aug. 8 report from Forbes. 

St. Cloud Surgical Center celebrates 50 years

The St. Cloud (Minn.) Surgical Center celebrated its 50th anniversary Aug. 10, KNSI Radio reported Aug. 11.

Former Washington physician pleads guilty to hiring hit man to injure partner, kidnap wife

Ronald Ilg, a former neonatal physician in Spokane, Wash., on Aug. 10 pleaded guilty to hiring a hit man on the dark web to assault one woman and kidnap and extort another, KXLY.com reported.

Florida ASC cyberattack compromises 2,200 patient records

In June, Florida Springs Surgery Center in Spring Hill reported to HHS that the personal data of 2,203 patients was leaked in a cyberattack between March 25 and June 2.

3 ways ASCs are seeking to drive revenue

As supply and labor costs skyrocket, many ASC leaders are seeking new ways to drive revenue. 

How proposed Medicare rules will affect chronic pain management

There could be several changes for chronic pain providers in 2023 based on a new proposal from Medicare, including changes to cost of care and the addition of new services.

Consumer price index rises by 8.5 percent in July

The consumer price index rose 8.5 percent in July compared to the same period last year, down from the inflation rate in June, according to an Aug.10 report from CNBC. 

Walgreens in the headlines: 6 updates

Walgreens has grappled with a drug recall, two lawsuits and a boycott threat since June 10.

5 recent studies for ASC leaders to know

Two recent studies have shown use cases for artificial intelligence in both ophthalmology and gastroenterology.

ASC vs. HOPD for orthopedic surgery: 5 insights

Costs are significantly lower for patients choosing to have an orthopedic procedure at an ASC instead of a hospital outpatient department, according to a new report from Medscape.