ASCs leaders and physicians are at a pressure point between rising inflation, increased demand for healthcare services and declining reimbursements from Medicare and private payers.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
5 cardiologists making waves
Here are five cardiologists in the headlines, as reported by Becker’s:
Prior authorization and Medicare Advantage: 6 things to know
Nearly 99%Medicare Advantage patients are required to obtain prior authorization for certain services.
Why these imminent disruptors are scaring physicians
Here are three key disruptors that are making physicians nervous:
15 largest GI physician group practices
Texas Digestive Disease Consultants is one the largest gastroenterology physician group practices by number of physicians in the country, according to a recent report from Definitive Healthcare.
Jury finds BCBS Louisiana shortchanged surgical center by $400M
A jury has determined that Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana shortchanged a New Orleans-based surgical center by more than $400 million, according to a Sept. 24 report from NOLA.com.
Most physicians say private payers influence treatment
Thirty-seven percent of physicians say private payers had “quite a bit” or “a great deal” of influence over treatment decisions, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Physician-Private Payer Relationship Report Report.”
Majority of physicians disapprove of nurses calling themselves 'doctor'
A large majority of physicians, 74%, frown upon nurses with clinical PhDs calling themselves “doctor” according to Medscape’s 2024 “Hot Topics in the Medical Profession Report,” published Sept. 18.
20 largest anesthesiology physician group practices
Northwell Health Physicians Partners is one the largest anesthesiology physician group practices by number of physicians in the country, according to a recent report from Definitive Healthcare.
From corporate buyout to thriving ASC network: A surgeon's success story
Physicians are concerned about the erosion of autonomy amid accelerating industry consolidation and migration to employed models.
