Cardiology is the fastest-growing ASC specialty. According to Avanza’s 2022 “Key ASC Benchmarks and Industry Figures” report, cardiology procedures saw the highest estimated Medicare payment increases in 2021.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Inflation and ASCs in 5 numbers
Here are five numbers on inflation and how its impacting ASCs in 2025:
3 highest-paid physician specialties: 8 comparisons to know
Orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons and cardiologists were named the three highest-paid physician specialists in 2024, according to Medscape.
Interventional cardiology added to residency match for 1st time
Interventional cardiology training has been added to the National Resident Matching Program for the 2025 applicant year, marking the first time that the specialty has been added to The Match, Medscape Medical News reported Jan. 21.
New Mexico physician loses license following $19M in malpractice payouts
An Albuquerque-based neurosurgeon, Mark Erasmus, MD, has had his medical license revoked following $19 million in malpractice payouts involving 26 patient claims, the Albuquerque Journal reported Jan. 12.
Northwest Dakota Surgery Center earns accreditation
Minot, N.D.-based Northwest Dakota Surgery Center has earned accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.
Illinois bill opposes anesthesia time limits
Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, MD, a Republican, has sponsored a bill making it illegal for insurance companies to place a time limit on anesthesia payment coverage, according to a Jan. 21 report from NPR affiliate WGLT.
University Hospitals ophthalmologist dies at 88
Robert Daroff, MD, a neuro-ophthalmologist at Cleveland-based University Hospitals, has died at 88, according to a Jan. 21 report from Cleveland.com.
Why physicians should take business courses in med school
Pre-med students, for your next elective, consider bypassing the science hall and heading straight to the business school. It is increasingly likely that you will need business skills in your medical career. I learned that the hard way.
UPMC-leased medical office building sells for $2.9M
A medical office building in York, Pa., has sold for $2.9 million, according to a Jan. 20 report from REBusiness Online.
