Healthcare bankruptcies have been spiking as debt levels and interest rates rise.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
10 best states to live in
Massachusetts was named the best state to live in, propelled by its healthcare system and education quality, according to Wallethub’s 2024 Best States To Live In, published Aug. 12.
Gastroenterologist's license revoked following harassment, procedure overutilization allegations
The Arkansas State Medical Board has revoked the license of gastroenterologist Alonzo Williams, MD, following accusations of sexual harassment and improper prescription practices, among other allegations, the Arkansas Advocate reported Aug. 10.
Meet the CEOs behind 5 cardiology groups
Cardiology is the fastest-growing ASC specialty and has drawn significant attention from private equity groups and other investors in recent years.
Consolidation pushing colonoscopies to HOPDs, driving Medicare cost surge: Study
The vertical integration of physician groups and health systems is pushing colonoscopies to be performed in hospital outpatient departments over ASCs, ultimately driving Medicare and patient out-of-pocket costs up, according to a study published July 2…
New York City ASC faces dark web leak following patient data breach
Stolen data from New York City-based ASC Gramercy Surgery Center has been leaked on the dark web following a patient data breach, according to an Aug. 10 report from DataBreaches.net.
SAAK Health cuts ribbon on new ASC
SAAK Health held a July 31 ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new ASC in Brookfield, Wis., according to an Aug. 12 news release. The ceremony was hosted by the Greater Brookfield Chamber of Commerce.
Georgia Urology breaks ground on ASC, medical offices
Atlanta-based practice group Georgia Urology broke ground on an ASC and medical office building campus in Fayetteville, Ga.
Upper Mississippi Surgery Center to open in Wisconsin
An ASC is on track to open in Jamestown, Wis., later this year, according to an Aug. 10 report from the Telegraph Herald.
The 10 worst states for eye surgery: Report
Mississippi presents the highest risk in the U.S. for patients undergoing eye surgery, according to research by eye health provider Overnight Glasses. Overnight analyzed the number of adverse eye surgery reports by state, the number of comp…
