ASCs might have relief from the provisions of the No Surprises Act later this year after HHS requested a hold of its appeal of a federal court ruling in Texas that voided part of the act’s arbitration process.
Category: ASC News
ASC won’t lose provider status because of suit against physician, California court rules
A California court ruled that a surgical clinic will not lose its status as a healthcare provider solely because a physician acted beyond the scope of his license, allegedly causing a patient’s death, Human Resources Director America reported May 6.
10 ASCs leaders on positive signs for the industry
With low infection rates and fast turnarounds, ASCs are increasingly viewed as ideal sites of outpatient services.
Physician known as ‘El Chapo of Opioids’ gets 6 years in prison
Robert Delagente, DO, was sentenced to 72 months in prison for opioid distribution and falsifying medical records to cover it up, the Justice Department said May 5.
8 federal updates for ASCs to know
Here are eight federal healthcare updates from the last two weeks:
United policies drive physicians to Optum, lawsuit claims
Envision Healthcare claims UnitedHealth Group is forcing physician groups out of network in an effort to recruit them to its subsidiary Optum, according to a May 2 lawsuit focused on Florida-based members and providers.
ASCs’ biggest enemies to patient care
Supply chain issues and CMS policies are two of the big obstacles ASCs face in providing patient care.
7 ASC acquisitions, affiliations, partnerships
Below are seven ASC acquisitions, affiliations and partnerships that Becker’s has covered in the past 58 days:
Dow’s sharp drop has investors anxious: 5 notes
The Dow had its worst day since 2020 May 5, slipping 1,063 points, according to The Wall Street Journal.
New Jersey ASC turns 25, performed 276K procedures since opening
Egg Harbor Township, N.J.-based AtlantiCare Surgery Center is celebrating its 25th birthday, ROI-NJ reported May 5.
