ASC development company Constitution Surgery Alliance has secured an investment from private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. CSA, which launched in 1998, partners with health systems to develop ASCs and deliver clinical, operational and financial outcomes, according to a June 16 news release. The company currently manages 16 facilities in five states that […]
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Physicians at smaller, rural practices were disproportionately penalized by CMS’ Merit-based Incentive Payment System in 2025, according to a June 13 report by the American Medical Association. A large majority, 86%, of MIPS-eligible physicians avoided penalties in 2025, based on their 2023 data, according to results shared with the AMA as a part of the […]
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When performed every three to five years, CT colonographies may be more effective at catching instances of colon cancer than stool-based tests, according to a June 10 study published in Radiology. The study determined that two CT screening approaches outperformed stool DNA testing in computer models, and that CT screening was more cost-effective than stool […]
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The rise of AI in healthcare has introduced new efficiencies but also new uncertainties. As hospitals look to streamline clinical documentation, many are beginning to incorporate AI into the medical record process. While this hybrid approach offers speed and convenience, it also brings critical compliance and regulatory challenges. A June 9 blog post by Coronis […]
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CMS is rolling out a new mandatory episode-based payment model set to launch on January 1, 2026. The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) will run through December 31, 2030 and is designed to improve care coordination and outcomes for patients undergoing certain surgical procedures. TEAM builds on earlier models like Bundled Payments for Care Improvement […]
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The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Honolulu earns $583,000 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $336,640 anesthesiologists make, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here is what the five highest-paid anesthesiologists in Honolulu earn each year, their amount of experience and their practice setting. […]
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The University of Michigan Health-West and Orthopaedic Associates of Michigan have partnered to develop an orthopedic-focused ASC. The school’s board of regents approved the partnership as well as the sale of a property in Wyoming, Mich., to a OAM-affiliated entity for $5.99 million during a June 12 meeting, according to a news release from the […]
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The department of pediatrics at UAB Medicine has appointed Mark Law, MD, as division director of pediatric cardiology. Dr. Law has authored or co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, as well as mentoring more than 20 post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty, according to a June 12 news release from UAB Medicine. In […]
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Engaging with suppliers in a competitive bidding process, taking a multilevel approach to saving on costs and investing in staff members are three of the methods that leaders are taking at surgery centers to curb rising costs. These three ASC leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share how their organization is dealing with rising costs […]
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Autonomy remains a central concern for physicians as declining reimbursement rates, soaring operational costs and other financial burdens force them into increasingly consolidated practice models. Here are five notes on the state of physician autonomy: 1. Corporate consolidation in healthcare is at an all-time high, which many associate with a decrease in physician autonomy. Only […]
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