On July 15, Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine performed its second-ever awake kidney transplant. The patient was a 74-year-old man, who left the hospital after 36 hours.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Kamala could be bad news for health systems looking to consolidate
From her time as California’s attorney general, Vice President Kamala Harris became known for her stance against healthcare consolidation. Hospitals, physician groups and payers looking to merge could face an uphill battle if she wins the presidential …
USPI vs. AmSurg vs. SCA Health: 10 key comparisons to know in 2024
United Surgical Partners International, AmSurg and SCA Health are the largest ASC chains in the U.S.
Industry developments leaving private practice physicians watching their backs
The independent healthcare market has become increasingly cutthroat amid declining reimbursements, rising costs and increasing consolidation industrywide — making it significantly more difficult for private practice physicians to stay afloat.
8 physician kickback cases in 3 weeks
Here are 8 lawsuits involving kickback allegations cases since July 17 as reported by Becker’s:
Hackensack Meridian to offer new minimally invasive cardiovascular procedure
Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health facilities are now offering a minimally invasive vascular procedure to treat high blood pressure.
Anesthesia provider, malpractice insurer pay $4.2M to family of patient who died at ASC
An anesthesia provider and its malpractice insurer have paid $4.2 million in a settlement with the family of a patient who died undergoing a procedure at an ASC, Law.com reported Aug. 8.
Anthem BCBS to cut CRNA reimbursements
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s health plans in Ohio, Missouri, Connecticut, New York, Nevada, and Maine will reduce QZ services performed by certified registered nurse anesthetists to 85% of the physician fee schedule beginning Nov. 1.
ASCs' answer to consolidation
ASCs are consolidating, albeit at a slower rate than physician groups or hospitals, and some leaders are looking for different solutions that don’t involve rescinding independence.
Nurse practitioner burnout, depression in 2024: 10 things to know
Seven in 10 nurse practitioners report feeling burned out or depressed in 2024, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Nurse Practitioner Burnout & Depression Report,” published Aug. 9.
