Category: ASC News

Crozer Health facility to stop performing surgeries

In a bid to consolidate operations, Crozer Health’s Ridley Park, Pa.-based Taylor Hospital will cease  performing surgeries, as reported Aug. 14 by CBS News.

5 best cities for inflation

Houston and its suburbs were named the best areas for inflation, according to WalletHub’s Changes in Inflation by City report published Aug. 14. 

10 worst cities for inflation

U.S. year-over-year inflation rate sits at 2.9% as of July 2024, slowing below 3% for the first time since March 2021, according to WalletHub’s Changes in Inflation by City report published Aug. 14. 

Midwestern ASC market heats up

Here are five ASC developments and acquisitions in the Midwest, as reported by Becker’s since Aug. 2:

The 10 most affordable places for physicians to live

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual list of the most affordable places to live in 2024 and 2025, with Fort Wayne, Ind., topping the list. 

10 worst places to live

Louisiana was named the worst state to live in, according to Wallethub’s 2024 Best States To Live In, published Aug. 12.

5 ASC deals to know in 2024

Here are five industry-shifting deals within the ASC world in 2024.

Healthcare's job market: 5 fast facts

Despite the unpredictable job market in the U.S., healthcare has remained relatively consistent as a leading sector for growth.

Idaho ASC suffers data breach

Coeur D’Alene, Idaho-based Kootenai Health experienced a data security incident that may have affected patient and staff information.

48,000 patients' data breached in Florida ASC hack

A Florida health center confirmed that patients’ data was accessed by an unauthorized party in a breach that took place earlier this year, according to an article by lawyer Richard Console published in JD Supra on Aug. 12.