Physicians today are caught between growing consolidation of hospitals and large health systems on the one hand and increased financial pressure on ASCs and independent practices on the other.
Category: ASC News
The 20 happiest states in America
Hawaii has been crowned the happiest state in America for 2024, up from second place in 2023, according to WalletHub’s annual “Happiest States in America” list, published Sept. 9.
Kentucky medical office building to move into vacated mall space
An empty shopping-center space in Middletown, Ky., has earned city council approval to be converted to a medical office building, according to a Sept. 9 report from the Journal-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.
