Category: Becker’s ASC Review

ASC leader pay and satisfaction, by the numbers

Compensation for ASC leaders is on the rise, according to OR Manager. 

California passes bill targeting PE healthcare investments

The California legislature recently passed a bill requiring private equity groups and hedge funds to give written notice, and in certain cases obtain consent, before investing in the state’s healthcare industry.  

$6.3M medical office building foreclosed on

A medical office building in Richmond, Va., has been foreclosed and is heading to auction, according to a Sept. 5 report from Richmond BizSense. 

Maine eye surgery center files 2nd bankruptcy

Bangor-based Vision Care of Maine filed for Chapter 11 protection in August, marking the second time the surgery center has filed for bankruptcy, according to a Sept. 4 report by Bangor Daily News.

The ASC joint ventures shaping the industry

Here are three recent joint ventures making waves in the world of ASCs: 

North Dakota ASC opens doors to fill care gaps

The Dakota Physicians Group and Surgery Center has opened in Minot, N.D., according to a Sept. 4 report from NBC affiliate KFYR.

Why ASC leaders plan quick exits

ASC leaders are less satisfied than in previous years with their role, and around one-third may exit their roles in the next year, according to OR Manager.

ASC chains keep getting bigger

While the ASC space remains largely fragmented and independent, consolidation is on the rise as the industry’s largest chains continue to expand. 

The GI procedures eligible for UnitedHealthcare's new gold card program

On Sept. 1, UnitedHealthcare released a list of procedures that will be eligible for its new physician gold-card program. 

Digital digestive health company appoints COO

Cylinder, a digital digestive health benefits provider, recently appointed Jared Scharen as its COO.