While the ASC space remains largely fragmented and independent, consolidation is on the rise as the industry’s largest chains continue to expand.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
The GI procedures eligible for UnitedHealthcare's new gold card program
On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare released a list of procedures that will be eligible for its new physician gold-card program.
Digital digestive health company appoints COO
Cylinder, a digital digestive health benefits provider, recently appointed Jared Scharen as its COO.
ASCs' busy August
Here are 24 ASCs that opened or were announced in August:
21 new GI practices this year
Here are 21 gastrointestinal and endoscopy practices that have opened or announced plans to open this year, as reported by Becker’s:
$3.5M medical office building breaks ground in Illinois
Anderson Healthcare has broken ground on a $3.5 million medical office building in Collinsville, Ill., according to a Sept. 4 report from The Edwardsville Intelligencer.
America's 26 self-made healthcare billionaires
Of the 34 American billionaires that earned their wealth in the healthcare space, 26 are classified as self-made, according to Forbes’ live net worth calculator.
Cardiologist moves from August
Here are seven cardiologists that joined new hospitals and health systems in August, as reported by Becker’s.
Institute finds waste in US $43B yearly cancer screening cost
The cost of initial cancer screenings in the U.S. hit $43.2 billion in 2021. But, according to the Lown Institute, that number could be an underestimate.
Anthem in the headlines: 5 updates
Here are five updates on Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield companies, which are owned by Elevance Health, one of the largest payers in the U.S., as reported by Becker’s since May 21:
