Paramus, N.J.-based Valley Health System opened a glaucoma center of excellence at its Valley Medical Group ophthalmology practice in Ridgewood, N.J.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
ASC developments to watch in California
Here are six California ASCs in development or that have opened their doors in 2024, as reported by Becker’s since Feb. 27:
Will UnitedHealthcare's gold-card program benefit patients, physicians?
Prior authorizations are considered obstacles by many physicians and patients alike, with 9 in 10 physicians saying in an American Medical Association survey prior authorization has a negative effect on patient outcomes.
Anesthesia Management Services secures contract with Michigan hospital
Detroit-based Anesthesia Management Services has secured a contract with Mount Clemens, Mich.-based McLaren Macomb Hospital.
Dr. James Haddad joins Texas Digestive Disease Consultants
McKinney-based Texas Digestive Disease Consultants has added gastroenterologist James Haddad, MD, to its team.
5 health systems shuttering physician practices
Here are five hospitals and health systems who have close physician practices in 2024:
The 'Faustian bargain' of healthcare corporatization
Leaders are concerned about the effect of consolidation as physicians continue to flock to employed models.
'For ASCs to thrive, there must be a change': The growing threat of pay disparity
ASCs are increasingly frustrated by the payment disparity between ASCs and hospitals, and many feel that without legislative change, surgery centers will falter.
Optum vs. Tenet comparison of ASC networks
Optum and Tenet are the parent companies of the two largest ASC networks –– SCA Health and United Surgical Partners International, respectively. Here’s how the ASC giants stack up against one another right now:
Arkansas physician sentenced to 7+ years for illegal prescription
A Texarkana, Ark., physician was sentenced to 87 months in prison for illegal prescription.
