Category: Becker’s ASC Review

How colonoscopy costs have changed: ASCs vs. HOPDs

The average cost to undergo a colonoscopy in the U.S. in 2024 is $1,608, according to data from Sidecar Health — but how does that change depending on where the procedure is done?

MedPAC pushes Congress to require ASC cost data

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) in its biannual report recommended that ASCs should be required by Congress to submit cost data.

Ohio State to build $183M medical office, outpatient center

The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is set to begin construction on a $183 million outpatient campus in Powell, Ohio, according to a March 15 report by NBC4i.com. 

'Woefully inadequate': Physician leaders slam MedPAC report over pay recommendations

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission released a new report to Congress on March 15, and some leaders are saying its recommendations for physician payments are flawed.

New York City considers own noncompete ban following governor's veto

The New York City Council is considering bills that would ban noncompetes after Gov. Kathy Hochul in December vetoed a bill that would have prohibited them statewide, Newsday reported March 17. 

Healthcare's eyes are on private equity. Here's why.

Private equity has been under the microscope recently as its role in healthcare is being questioned by federal agencies and physicians alike. 

We're 'more than faceless plunger pushers': An anesthesiologist's plea

Thomas Durick, MD, anesthesiologist at Columbus-based Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, joined Becker’s to discuss what he believes needs to change about the anesthesia reimbursement model.  

5 highest-, lowest-paying states for physicians

Kentucky is the state that pays physicians the most when adjusted for cost of living, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

What will disrupt the ASC industry next? 

Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what they think will disrupt the ASC industry next. From anesthesia coverage to labor costs, these are their predictions.

Washington physician agrees to pay $700K to settle false claims allegations

William Salko, DO, a physician formerly of Richland, Wash., and healthcare staffing company Jackson & Coker LocumTenes, agreed to pay $700,000 to settle allegations of participating in a kickback scheme.