Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Jersey City medical group boosts cardiology program with new leadership

West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group will welcome Michael Benz, MD, as a new member of the medical group in September. 

'We could save everyone money': Why payers need to up ASC reimbursements

ASCs in many markets are struggling to secure higher reimbursements and gain leverage in payer conversations. 

8 bills the ASC Association has backed in 2024

The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association has spent $210,000 on lobbying expenses in 2024, according to data from campaign finance tracking nonprofit Open Secrets.

Texas GI group hires new GI specialist

Round Rock, Texas-based Austin Gastroenterology expands its GI coverage with a new hire.

10 metro areas with the fewest anesthesiologists

The ongoing shortage of anesthesiologists has been top of mind for many ASC leaders, with some facilities canceling or delaying procedures due to shortages of providers.

Healthcare added nearly half of all jobs in July

The healthcare industry added 55,000 jobs in July, accounting for 48% of all new employment in the U.S. last month.

Healthcare added nearly half of all jobs in July

The healthcare industry added 55,000 jobs in July, accounting for 48% of all new employment in the U.S. last month.

10 metro areas with the highest number of anesthesiologists

There are 33,470 actively practicing anesthesiologists in the U.S., according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey. However, some cities are better populated with providers than others.

Feds order Ohio physician to pay $4.7M for illegal opioid prescriptions

A Sandusky, Ohio-based physician has been ordered to pay $4.7 million after he “willfully prescribed” opioids and other controlled substances to patients.

10 spots where physicians should avoid buying a home

Austin, Texas, has been named the top city to avoid buying a home in due to population overcrowding, according to an Aug. 4 report from GoBankingRates based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau.