A short-term funding bill was introduced in Congress March 8 to avoid an imminent government shutdown and extend government funding through September, CBS News reported March 10.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Salt Lake City
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Salt Lake City earns $704,000 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
GLP-1s and total joint replacement: 10 things to know
The use of GLP-1s in the perioperative period surrounding major surgeries, such as total joint arthroplasties, is a growing source of concern among orthopedic surgeons.
5 make-or-break ASC deals
The ASC industry continues to see rapid consolidation, investment and strategic partnerships as healthcare organizations seek to expand their market presence.
The practice sustainability conundrum
The number of independent physicians has been on a steady decline — around 108,700 physicians left private practice for employment between 2019 and 2021, according to a report from Avalere.
How ASCs can survive California's minimum wage hike
The recent minimum wage increase in California has presented financial challenges for many ASCs, forcing smaller physician-owned practices to compete with larger hospitals and organizations for staff.
Anesthesia laws in flux: 4 updates to state legislation
Anesthesia regulations are evolving across many states as shifting practice standards and changing insurance policies face increased scrutiny.
Physicians warn AI is driving up prior authorization denials
The implementation of AI has become widespread in healthcare, but physicians are concerned that unregulated AI use is increasing prior authorization denials, according to a May 7 report by the American Medical Association.
Supreme Court could strip patients of free colorectal cancer screenings
A case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court could limit the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s role in preventive care coverage under the Affordable Care Act, according to a March 7 article published in the American Journal of Managed Care.
Gastroenterology of the Rockies to open Denver ASC
Gastroenterology of the Rockies has opened a new endoscopy center in Denver as part of a joint venture with Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health.
