Here’s the growth moves of three of the largest ASC chains in 2024:
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American Society of Anesthesiologists taps vice president
Jeffrey Mueller, MD, has been elected first vice president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the nation’s largest anesthesiology organization.
Physicians vs. rising claims denials: 5 things to know
Denials of claims are increasing, along with the administrative burden of managing them.
What 5 leaders are saying about the decline of private practice
The number of private practices is rapidly declining as physicians continue to migrate to employed models.
Bon Secours ASC settles Virginia negligence suit
A lawsuit against a Bon Secours Surgery Center in Suffolk, Va., ended in a settlement on Oct. 24, according to an Oct. 24 report from WAVY Norfolk.
Geisinger to end use of 1 anesthetic gas
Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger will phase out the use of anesthetic gas desflurane, according to an Oct. 24 report from Fox 56.
Novant enters the South Carolina market: 5 things for ASCs to know
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health entered the South Carolina market earlier this year with a $2.4 million acquisition of three hospitals and their affiliated physician clinics, previously owned by Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare.
Are more young patients really seeking colonoscopies?
Colorectal screening among 45- to 49-year -olds has increased threefold since 2021, according to an Oct. 3 study published in JAMA Network Open.
Are the 5 richest physician billionaires self-made?
All five of the country’s richest physicians are self made to some degree, according to Forbes.
Chicago Cardiology Institute under investigation in data breach
Oklahoma City-based law firm Federman & Sherwood is investigating the Chicago Cardiology Institute due to a data breach.
