About 25.1 million people have been disenrolled from Medicaid as of Aug. 23, according to new data from KFF.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
10 numbers making physicians optimistic
Here are 10 numbers showing signs of positive changes for physicians and the healthcare industry:
Car crashes into Illinois medical office building
A woman has been transported to a hospital after crashing into a medical office building under remodel in Gurnee, Ill., according to a Sept. 11 report from the Lake and McHenry County Scanner.
Specialties that spend the most, least time on EHRs
On average, physicians spend 5.8 hours working on EHRs for every eight hours they are treating patients, according to a Sept. 11 report from the American Medical Association.
Why outpatient growth is key for HCA
Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has an average of 13 outpatient facilities for each hospital, CEO Sam Hazen said at recent healthcare conferences.
3 CMS moves shaking up the ASC landscape
Here are three recent updates by CMS that are impacting ASCs:
What hospital bankruptcies mean for ASCs
In August alone there were five major hospital closures in the U.S.
The 7 states behind ASCs cardiology boom
Cardiology has seen rapid recent growth in the ASC space, largely driven by interest from private equity groups.
MGMA offers 11 comments on CMS physician fee schedule
The Medical Group Management Association commented on CMS’ calendar year 2025 physician fee schedule and quality payment program proposed rule.
Massachusetts physician resolves allegations of opioid prescription violations
A Boston physician agreed to pay $25,000 in penalties to settle allegations that he violated the Controlled Substances Act.
