Category: ASC News

5 ASC closures in 2024

Becker’s has reported on five ASC closures so far in 2024. 

Florida man pleads guilty for multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud, kickback scheme

A man in Miami Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty to his role in a $4.2 million durable medical equipment fraud scheme. 

4 notable Tenet moves for ASC leaders to know

Here are four notable Tenet updates Becker’s has reported on since July 25:

5 Optum updates for ASC leaders to know

From layoffs to new acquisitions, here are five notable Optum updates for ASC leaders to know: 

Baptist Health-Fort Smith to close outpatient surgery center

Baptist Health-Fort Smith plans to close its outpatient surgery center in Fort Smith, Ark., Talk Business & Politics reported Sept. 6.

What's next for Surgery Partners in 2024

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners has maintained its position as one of the leading ASC management companies in the U.S. this year, and given its activity so far, it shows no signs of slowing down.

Cost breakdown of 5 most common ASC procedures

Here are the average costs of the five most common procedures performed in ASCs, according to a June 12 report by Definitive Healthcare, a healthcare analytics company. 

6 unnecessary physician regulatory burdens

Unnecessary regulatory burdens are often ranked among the top contributors to physician burnout, causing practitioners and practices unnecessary time and money. 

Majority of physicians express concern over lack of training for NPs: Poll

Approximately 92% of physicians report seeing an increase in the number of nurse practitioners, according to a Sept. 3 poll from physician social networking platform Sermo.

9 major hospital, health system layoffs in 2024

Here are nine notable layoffs that have taken place at U.S. hospitals and health systems so far this year: