These are the five biggest moves by the five biggest ASC chains so far in 2024:
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
12 hospitals, health systems laying off employees
Here are 12 hospitals and health systems laying off employees since July 1, as reported by Becker’s:
GIs' concern over UnitedHealth's gold card program: 5 things to know
Some gastroenterologists have expressed concern over a lack of clarity in eligibility requirements in UnitedHealthcare’s new gold card program, Gastroenterology & Endoscopy News reported Oct. 18.
Surgery Partners, Value Health opens Florida ASC
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners and Leawood, Kan.-based ValueHealth have completed a new ASC in The Villages, Fla., according to an Oct. 18 report from CityBiz.
2 South Carolina ophthalmology practices join
The private practice of Charleston, S.C., ophthalmologist Ryan Pine, MD, is joining forces with Mattoon, Ill.-based Sarah Bush Lincoln, according to an Oct. 17 report from the Journal Gazette & Times-Courier.
Alabama medical center rebrands, adds ASC
Foley, Ala.-based South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is rebranding, changing its name to Baldwin Health.
CVS CEO steps down: 10 things to know
CVS Health CEO and president Karen Lynch has stepped down and will be replaced by David Joyner effective Oct. 17.
CVS CEO steps down: 10 things to know
CVS Health CEO and president Karen Lynch has stepped down and will be replaced by David Joyner effective Oct. 17.
Bipartisan support continues for Medicare reforms: 5 things to know
Lawmakers continued to urge Congress to address cuts to Medicare reimbursements in a bipartisan Dear Colleague letter signed by 233 representatives Oct. 11.
Medical resident lifestyle, happiness: 12 things to know
Nearly 100% of medical residents believe that the number of training hours required of them is either adequate or more than adequate, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Residents Lifestyle & Happiness Report,” published Oct. 18.
