Category: ASC News

The No Surprises Act is coming: 5 things ASCs should know

Beginning Jan. 1, many ASCs will have to comply with aspects of the No Surprises Act, a controversial measure aimed to end surprise medical bills for emergency and scheduled care. 

Omicron now accounts for 73% of US cases & 6 more COVID-19 updates

The omicron coronavirus variant is now the dominant strain in the U.S., accounting for 73.2 percent of new infections for the week ending Dec. 18. 

7 ASCs that added total joint programs in 2021

Several ASCs added to their service lines this year to expand patient care.

Wyoming ASC 1st in state to use robotic surgery system

Cheyenne, Wyo.-based High Plains Surgery Center is the first ASC in the state to offer outpatient surgeries using the da Vinci X system, the ASC said Dec. 21.

Duke sued over move to force employment on 400 physician members of private practice

A physician is trying to stop Duke University Health System from requiring clinical research faculty physicians to become its employees.

1 in 5 physicians intend to leave practice within 2 years & 6 more study findings 

The healthcare workforce is on the brink of experiencing high staff turnover rates, with 1 in 5 physicians intending to leave their current practice within two years, a new American Medical Association-led study found.

New Jersey ASC performs 1st ‘3D’ bunion surgery

West Morris Surgery Center in Ledgewood, N.J., performed its first bunion surgery using Treace Medical Concept’s Lapiplasty procedure, the ASC said Dec. 20. 

New Jersey ASC performs 1st ‘3D’ bunion surgery

West Morris Surgery Center in Ledgewood, N.J., performed its first bunion surgery using Trace Medical Concept’s Lapiplasty procedure, the ASC said Dec. 20. 

Pennsylvania ASC adds total joint replacement program

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Iowa clinic debuts AR for outpatient ENT surgeries

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