Category: Becker’s ASC Review

South Carolina medical office building sells for $4M

A medical office building in Aiken, S.C., has sold for $4.125 million, according to a July 22 report from the Aiken Standard.

Cardiologist wealth and debt in 2024: 8 things to know

A plurality of cardiologists have a net worth of between $2 million and $4.9 million in 2024, according to Medscape’s “Cardiologist Wealth and Debt Report,” published July 19. 

NYC hospital pauses procedures using anesthesia due to global IT outage

New York City-based Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital is delaying some procedures as a result of the global IT outage on July 19.

9/10 physicians say prior authorizations hurt patient outcomes

As many as nine out of 10 physicians say that prior authorization has a negative effect on patient outcomes, according to AMA’s survey of about 1,000 physicians nationwide.

Feds crack down on Stark law violations: 5 cases to know

The Department of Justice is doubling down on Stark law enforcement, with an uptick in complaints-in-intervention and Stark-related settlements, law firm Arnold & Porter wrote in an April blog post. 

BayCare sets ribbon-cutting date on $325M facility

Tampa, Fla.-based BayCare Medical Group has set an opening date of Aug. 10 for its new $325 million hospital, according to a July 18 BizJournals report. 

5 things to know about certificate-of-need laws and ASCs

Certificate-of-need laws require healthcare providers and systems to get permission from the state before expanding or building new facilities, and they can be controversial among providers. They’re particularly relevant for the ASC industry, as physic…

Oklahoma anesthesiologist convicted for stealing drugs

An anesthesiologist in Oklahoma City, Okla., was convicted to up to 72 years in prison for stealing controlled substances, local Fox affiliate KOKH reported July 19.

11 health systems opening ASCs

As procedures continue to migrate to ASCs, a growing number of hospitals and health systems are prioritizing outpatient surgery ventures in 2024.

3 cardiologists making waves

Here are three cardiologists that have made headlines this month, as reported by Becker’s since July 2: