Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Alabama surgery center facility sells for $6.81M

An outpatient surgery facility in Gardendale, Ala., has sold for $6.81 million, according to a July 25 report from the Birmingham Business Journal. 

7 ways ASCs can balance rising costs with declining reimbursements

ASCs across the country are facing skyrocketing practice costs paired with declines in reimbursements from payers. 

What 40 ASCs are investing in during 2024

Strategic investments are crucial for healthcare leaders to stay ahead of trends, prepare for future challenges and ensure long-term success in a landscape that is changing rapidly.

7 in 10 physicians work during vacation

More than 70% of physicians reported working — some more than 90 minutes a day — while they were on paid time off, according to a July 30 article on the American Medical Association’s website. 

5 health systems that grew in July

ASCs closely watch the increasing pace of hospital and health system consolidation as it affects their ability to access economies of scale in their market. Here’s five of the major hospital acquisitions reported by Becker’s in July: 

Physician owner and eye practice chain to pay $460K to settle false claims allegations

Gregory Scimeca, MD, and Burlington County Eye Physicians, agreed to pay $469,232 to resolve federal allegations of false claims submissions and receiving kickbacks.

RN vs. NP vs. PA pay for all 50 states

The national average salary for registered nurses is $80,010, compared with $128,490 for nurse practitioners and $130,490 for physician assistants, according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.

AmSurg acquires ownership stake in Oregon ASC

ASC management services provider AmSurg has acquired ownership interest in Salem, Ore.-based River Road Surgery Center. 

ASCs ushering in a new era of cardiology care 

Cardiology is one of the fastest-growing specialties for ASCs, and many leaders feel this growth  will only accelerate as payers, investors and physicians realize the opportunities. 

'A long time coming': Gastroenterologists laud new colorectal cancer screening option

On July 29, the FDA approved a new screening test for colorectal cancer that requires only a blood sample.