Category: Becker’s ASC Review

The cost-slashing power of ASCs in 10 numbers 

Here are 10 numbers highlighting the potential for patients, payers and healthcare to save money by migrating to ASC settings:

USPI revenue hits $1.1B in Q2

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC business, second quarter revenue hit $1.14 billion, a 21.1% increase from the same quarter last year. 

Top pediatric gastroenterology hospitals in the US: Newsweek

Newsweek has partnered with research firm Statista to release its second annual ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S. for pediatric gastroenterology. 

Louisiana physician convicted of illegal opioid distribution

Adrian Talbot, MD, a physician in Slidell, La., was convicted of conspiring to distribute more than 1.8 million Schedule II controlled substances and defrauding healthcare programs of more than $5.4 million.

Planned Utah medical office building secures equity investment

A 24,655-square-foot medical office project in Eagle Mountain, Utah, has secured development funds from a private equity investment firm, according to a July 19 report from Utah Business.

11 'vanishing' Texas medical companies linked to alleged Medicare fraud

After an initial investigation by CBS News Texas exposed one company’s alleged connection to over $200 million in alleged fraud, viewers “flooded” the investigation team with their own experiences with Medicare fraud, according to a July 23 MSN report….

Payer behavior threatening ASC growth 

For many ASCs, navigating payer behavior and declining reimbursements is the biggest challenge in maintaining profits. 

Regent Surgical names Greg Miller as chief human resources officer

Greg Miller, PhD, was named chief human resources officer of Regent Surgical, the ASC company said July 24.

Nieca Goldberg, MD, to return to practice at NYU

Nieca Goldberg, MD, and cardiologist behind the ‘Go Red for Women’ campaign announced that she will be returning to practice at NYU Langone (New York City). 

Atlas names former USPI exec as CFO

ASC development company Atlas Healthcare Partners has appointed Heather Richards its next CFO.