Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Walgreens conducts layoffs

Walgreens is laying off 256 employees from its support center as part of a strategy to realign its focus on core retail pharmacy services, a spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s in an emailed statement.

USPI inks deal with California orthopedic group

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, has inked a deal with San Diego, Calif.-based Synergy Orthopedics, according to an Oct. 29 third quarter earnings call. 

USPI inks deal with California orthopedic group

Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, has inked a deal with San Diego, Calif.-based Synergy Orthopedics, according to an Oct. 29 third quarter earnings call. 

Physician compensation in the states with the most, least physicians per capita

Physicians have an average annual salary of $187,330 in Pennsylvania, the state with the most physicians per capita, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Physician compensation in the states with the most, least physicians per capita

Physicians have an average annual salary of $187,330 in Pennsylvania, the state with the most physicians per capita, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Behind the 'red tape' of ASC development

Opening an ASC, particularly in a state with certificate-of-need laws, often requires years of administrative work. 

Behind the 'red tape' of ASC development

Opening an ASC, particularly in a state with certificate-of-need laws, often requires years of administrative work. 

ASCs forced to become 'discretionary' about cases

Many ASCs are being forced to shift the way they operate as practice costs soar and payer reimbursement rates sink.

ASCs forced to become 'discretionary' about cases

Many ASCs are being forced to shift the way they operate as practice costs soar and payer reimbursement rates sink.

Colonoscopy outpaces blood tests at cancer detection

While patients have new screening options for colorectal cancer, including stool and blood-based tests, studies have warned that blood tests are not as effective at detecting and preventing colon cancer.