ASCs leaders across the country are frustrated with the disparity in reimbursements between ASCs and hospital outpatient departments for the same procedures.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
PA burnout rates across 14 ASC specialties
While the majority (86.7%) of physician assistants reported satisfaction with their career choice in 2024, there is still a slight increase in burnout symptoms among PAs across all specialties.
New ASCs see savings in pre-existing structures
For the last several years, ASCs have been popping up in some unlikely places, from vacated mall spaces to churches to day cares.
Cardiologist sues Boston hospital over gender discrimination, salary
A veteran cardiologist with Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Boston) has filed a lawsuit claiming she was being paid nearly $100,000 less than a less experienced male colleague, according to a July 30 Cardiovascular Business report.
New Florida medical office building to open in 2027
A 24,000-square-foot medical office building is set for development in Jacksonville, Fla., the city’s first non-hospital facility in more than 20 years, according to a July 30 report in the Jacksonville Daily Record.
New care partnership expands access to vascular surgery in Arkansas
The Conway (Ark.) Regional Health System and Little Rock-based Arkansas Vascular & Vein Specialists are partnering to expand access to vascular surgery services in the region, according to a July 30 KATV report.
Medical devicemakers paid $13.3M to cardiology fellows over 7 years
Pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers reportedly paid cardiology fellows a total of $13.3 million between 2014 and 2021, according to a July 31 report from Medscape.
30 ASC closures since 2020
The last five years have been competitive in the outpatient surgery sector, with factors including declining reimbursements, staff shortages and rising costs forcing some ASCs to close their doors permanently.
Nearly 1,000 surgeries canceled after California DOH 'misunderstood' CRNA guidance
Nearly 1,000 surgeries have been allegedly canceled after Modesto, Calif.-based Doctors Medical Center was cited in June for immediate jeopardy by CMS, according to a July 26 letter from California Assemblymen Heath Flora and Juan Alanis obtained by Be…
Where ASCs can find wins by 2030
ASCs have grown and evolved exponentially in a short span, placing them at the forefront of change in healthcare.
