Freestanding ASC claims accounted for almost half of all anesthesia-related malpractice cases, according to a recent study published in the International Anesthesia Research Society journal that analyzed anesthesia malpractice claims.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Louisiana anesthesiologist, guitarist, dies at 81
James Eddy, MD, an interventional pain management physician and anesthesiologist in Lake Charles, La., has passed away at 81, according to a Nov. 6 obituary published by American Press.
ASC administrator compensation, workforce in 2024: 5 things to know
Here are five notes on the ASC administrator workforce and compensation in 2024:
5 cardiologists in the headlines
Here are five cardiologist making headlines in the last month, as reported by Becker’s:
Hospital facility fees double those of ASCs: Study
Hospital facility fees are more than double those of ASCs for common outpatient procedures, according to a Nov. 5 study published by the American Journal of Managed Care.
USPI bets big on high-acuity procedures
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, is emphasizing high-acuity procedures to fuel its expansion.
Physicians' pay problem intensifies
Concerns among physicians about the future of healthcare have intensified following CMS finalizing a 2.83% physician pay cut Nov. 1.
The search for anesthesiologists escalates: 10 things to know
There has been a 46% surge in anesthesiologist job searches between August 2020 and August 2024, according to a new study from medical technology company Rivanna Health.
Physician lawsuit could heat up Novant, Atrium rivalry: 8 things to know
An ophthalmologist’s lawsuit against North Carolina’s Health Department could spur market competition between Winston-Salem-based Novant Health and Charlotte-based Atrium Health, The Herald reported Nov. 4.
6 hospitals shuttering service in 1 month
Becker’s has reported on six hospitals shuttering services since Oct. 1.
