On July 29, the FDA approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that requires only a blood sample, providing a less invasive option for patients who are hesitant about traditional screening methods.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
5 ways ASCs fight the battle between rising costs and falling reimbursements
The costs of doing business continue to soar for ASCs, while Medicare and private payer reimbursements continue to decrease.
New ASCs remain a 'positive trend' for Stryker, CEO says
New ASCs are key opportunities for Stryker’s orthopedic growth, CEO Kevin Lobo said in a July 30 second quarter earnings call.
10 states with the most practicing anesthesiologists
California has 5,380 anesthesiologists, the most of any state, according to May 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
New Hampshire hospital to open cardiology department after separating from partner
Peterborough, N.H.-based Monadnock Community Hospital is opening its own cardiology department in the fall, aiming to address a care shortage, according to a July 30 report from The Keene Sentinel.
Number of PAs vs. RNs vs. NPs in each state
There are 145,740 active physician assistants, 3,175,390 active registered nurses and 280,140 active nurse practitioners across the U.S., according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Demand for HCA to give up control of NC hospital grows: What ASCs need to know
The North Carolina attorney general’s office is asking the state health department to deny HCA Healthcare’s certificate-of-need application to add 26 acute care beds to its Asheville-based Mission Hospital.
What's missing in gastroenterology payer conversations
Three gastroenterology or endoscopy center leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what’s missing in conversations with payers:
ASCs fight for equal reimbursements with HOPDs
ASCs leaders across the country are frustrated with the disparity in reimbursements between ASCs and hospital outpatient departments for the same procedures.
PA burnout rates across 14 ASC specialties
While the majority (86.7%) of physician assistants reported satisfaction with their career choice in 2024, there is still a slight increase in burnout symptoms among PAs across all specialties.
