While technology like artificial intelligence and EHRs can help save physicians and their practices time and money, these advancements can present downsides that weigh on physicians.
Category: ASC News
ASC leader pay and satisfaction, by the numbers
Compensation for ASC leaders is on the rise, according to OR Manager.
$6.3M medical office building foreclosed on
A medical office building in Richmond, Va., has been foreclosed and is heading to auction, according to a Sept. 5 report from Richmond BizSense.
America's 26 self-made healthcare billionaires
Of the 34 American billionaires that earned their wealth in the healthcare space, 26 are classified as self-made, according to Forbes’ live net worth calculator.
Family-owned North Carolina practice closes amid financial struggles
Quasar Family Medicine North Carolina announced the closure of its Greenville practice Sept. 3, WITN reported.
LMH Health cuts ties with Aetna, Humana Medicare Advantage plans
Lawrence, Kan.-based LMH Health will stop accepting Aetna and Humana Medicare Advantage insurance plans Jan. 1, 2025, according to a Sept. 3 report from ABC affiliate KMBC.
5 health systems investing in ASC networks
As interest in ASCs among leading health systems continues to grow, several major industry players have gone all in on outpatient surgery centers.
ASCs to see 16% volume growth by 2032
ASC volume is expected to increase by 16% by 2032, with an 8% growth in volume by 2027, according to an August report from real estate services company Savills.
Ozempic's impact on COVID-19 deaths
A new study has found that patients taking weight loss medications including Ozempic and Wegovy are less likely to die from COVID-19, according to a Sept. 2 report from CNBC.
UnitedHealthcare releases gold-card eligible procedure codes
On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare released a list of procedures that will be eligible for its new physician gold card program.
