ASCs have seen a wide range of changes to payer policies in the last year, from narrower reimbursement models to a shift toward bundled payments and alternative payment models. Here are five ways that ASCs are adapting to the shifting payer landscape: 1. Meeting the moment with increased transparency. John Brady, CEO of Fox Valley […]
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A “massive” budget package passed by the House May 22 includes a 2.25% boost to Medicare physician payments in 2026. The American Medical Association voiced its support for the $8.9 billion increase in pay on May 22. The bill would tie Medicare physician payment to 75% of the Medicare index that tracks physician practice-cost inflation. […]
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A man in Ironequoit, N.Y., was arrested and charged with offenses related to falsely claiming he was a physician in order to obtain and distribute controlled substances. According to a May 22 news release by the Department of Justice, Kevin Whitman faces three charges, including distributing and dispensing controlled substances, using a registration number issued […]
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Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has a network of 190 hospitals, more than 2,500 care sites and more than 44,000 physicians, making it one of the largest players in the healthcare industry. Three of the organization’s physician leaders recently shared how HCA Healthcare navigates physician recruitment and retention with the American Medical Association. Here are 9 […]
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Here are five innovations that are driving growth throughout the ASC industry, as reported by Becker’s so far this year:
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This year, South Carolina eliminated certificate-of-need laws across the state, with its neighbor, North Carolina, planning to follow suit by the end of 2025. This change will have several major benefits for ASCs, allowing them to restructure their existing ownership structures, expand more freely and save even more money for patients and payers. While many […]
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On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the President Donald Trump-backed “One Big Beautiful Bill” in a 215–214 vote, advancing a sweeping package of healthcare and fiscal reforms that could significantly affect Medicaid, Medicare, physician reimbursement and medical education. While the legislation still faces an uncertain future in the Senate, several provisions […]
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The District of Columbia saw the largest decrease in the average annual wage for physicians from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for physicians increased $4,830 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $253,470. Here are the five states with the largest drops in physician […]
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With physician care in the U.S. continuing to migrate from the inpatient to outpatient setting, and CMS approving additional codes for the ASC-approved procedures list, ASCs nationwide have started to expand their care offerings. From adding new service lines to expanding offered procedures, Becker’s spoke with leaders at 11 ASCs about why they are, or […]
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With physician care in the U.S. continuing to migrate from the inpatient to outpatient setting, and CMS approving additional codes for the ASC-approved procedures list, ASCs nationwide have started to expand their care offerings. From adding new service lines to expanding offered procedures, Becker’s spoke with leaders at 11 ASCs about why they are, or […]
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