Inflation persists as a major concern among ASC and physician practice leaders, as soaring costs of labor and supplies continue to eat away at physicians’ bottom line.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
New York physician sues Optum over alleged disability discrimination, retaliation and fraud
A New York physician has sued her employers and another physician for alleged disability discrimination and violation of several other state laws according to court documents obtained by Becker’s.
4 things to know about the 2025 ASC covered procedures list
Procedures, especially in certain physician specialties, are rapidly moving to the ASC setting as patients increasingly want to avoid hospitals, cut costs and recover at home.
Anesthesiologist group issues guidance on ketamine
The American Society of Anesthesiologists has issued new guidance on ketamine administration for patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders.
Florida physician's $31M conviction overturned after witnesses allegedly lied about kickbacks
A West Palm Beach, Fla.-based addiction recovery physician has had his conviction overturned after it was revealed that a key witness lied about paying him kickbacks, Miami Herald reported Feb. 10.
'You have to know the right politicians': How CON laws restrict ASC growth
Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the establishment and expansion of healthcare facilities, continue to be a significant hurdle for ASCs in many states.
'Thanksgiving dinner isn't always pleasant': Colorado ASCs, hospitals in Colorado forge collaboration
Simon Schwartz, associate director of the Colorado Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and COO of Englewood-based Strategic Resources Group Colorado, joined Becker’s to discuss the evolving relationships between ASCs and hospitals in Colorado.
Medical societies in every state push for reversal of physician pay cuts
Eighty healthcare organizations and 50 state medical societies wrote a letter to federal lawmakers urging them to reverse the latest round of cuts to Medicare payments.
The physician practice checklist for PE transactions
After several years of slowing deal activity, bankers and private equity firms are again eyeing physician practices for deals in 2025.
University of Akron launches nurse anesthesia pathway
The University of Akron (Ohio) has launched an “early assurance” pathway for students interested in nurse anesthesia careers, according to a Feb. 10 report from Cleveland.com.
