Businessman and social media personality Dave Portnoy has documented his colonoscopy process on camera to raise awareness in collaboration with nonprofit Lead From Behind, according to a July 31 report from Newsweek.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
New Hampshire loosens PA regulations
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has signed a law stating that certain physician assistants will no longer have to sign a “collaboration agreement” with a physician for their entire career, New Hampshire Bulletin reported July 30.
Why this ASC stays independent despite hospitals 'drooling' to acquire it
It is becoming more difficult for ASCs to remain independent as costs rise and reimbursement declines.
HCA vs. Tenet vs. Optum in Q2
Here are 12 things to know from three major health systems and providers who operate ASC chains:
5 states cracking down on noncompetes
Here are five states that have passed laws limiting noncompete agreements since Jan. 1:
'The $54M question': How insurance could affect new GI cancer screening options
On July 29, the FDA approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that requires only a blood sample, providing a less invasive option for patients who are hesitant about traditional screening methods.
5 ways ASCs fight the battle between rising costs and falling reimbursements
The costs of doing business continue to soar for ASCs, while Medicare and private payer reimbursements continue to decrease.
New ASCs remain a 'positive trend' for Stryker, CEO says
New ASCs are key opportunities for Stryker’s orthopedic growth, CEO Kevin Lobo said in a July 30 second quarter earnings call.
10 states with the most practicing anesthesiologists
California has 5,380 anesthesiologists, the most of any state, according to May 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
New Hampshire hospital to open cardiology department after separating from partner
Peterborough, N.H.-based Monadnock Community Hospital is opening its own cardiology department in the fall, aiming to address a care shortage, according to a July 30 report from The Keene Sentinel.
