Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Kentucky medical office building to move into vacated mall space

An empty shopping-center space in Middletown, Ky., has earned city council approval to be converted to a medical office building, according to a Sept. 9 report from the Journal-News.

Colonoscopy's new gold standard

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death in the U.S., with more than 150,000 patients diagnosed and treated annually, spurring support of gastroenterologists for updated CRC screening guidelines.

Physician pay: 10 critical insights

Physician pay is not keeping up with rising practice costs. 

New Jersey eye group adds 7th ASC

New Providence, N.J.-based PRISM Vision Group added an ASC in Maryland to its network.

UVA Health faculty call for removal of 2 physician leaders

Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health faculty have signed a no-confidence letter against two physician leaders, The Cavalier Daily reported Sept. 5. 

5 ASC closures in 2024

Becker’s has reported on five ASC closures so far in 2024. 

Epic's unprecedented growth in 5 numbers 

EHR vendor Epic has seen massive growth in the last few years, and some leaders are worried about potential antitrust issues. 

Company pays $700K for allegedly urging colorectal surgeons to violate the False Claims Act

Natick, Mass.-based medical device company THD America and its parent company will pay $700,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. 

$8M ASC to open in Alabama

An $8 million ASC is coming to Vestavia Hills, Ala., according to a Sept. 8 report from the Birmingham Business Journal.

Florida man pleads guilty for multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud, kickback scheme

A man in Miami Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty to his role in a $4.2 million durable medical equipment fraud scheme.