The average monthly gastroenterology case volume at ASCs in 2024 reached 176, up from 167 in 2023, according to HST Pathways’ latest “State of the Industry Report.“ The report surveyed 590 ASCs in 47 states. Here are five more key insights 1. At 59.6%, gastroenterology had the highest operating room block utilization among specialties in […]
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Williamsville, N.Y.-based Northtown Ambulatory Surgery Center, a joint venture between Buffalo, N.Y.-based surgeons and Buffalo-based Kaleida Health Ventures, has become the first ASC in the U.S. to add Distalmotion’s Dexter robotic surgery system. The device will help the ASC to improve its workflows and deliver minimally invasive care with less cost and improved precision, according […]
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Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health has added Lancaster, Pa.-based Prime Anesthesia Associates. Prime’s three physicians and two certified registered nurse anesthetists joined Penn State on March 24, according to a March 26 press release. In addition, the system hired a new full-time CRNA and six part-time CRNAs. The addition will help Penn State move more […]
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Four ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what they would change about the industry. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Jeff Roberts. CEO of Telluride (Colo.) Regional Medical Center: Freestanding ASCs should be paid the same as hospital-based ASCs. They provide better care and outcomes and are more patient friendly […]
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Anesthesia billing is complicated and evolving, according to a March 15 blog post from Knack RCM. Here are nine of the “hidden revenue killers,” according to the report: 1. Time-based billing complexity Unlike most specialties, anesthesia billing is time-based. Payers differ in how they calculate time units — Medicare uses decimals, while some commercial plans […]
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A medical group, its subsidiary and its former physician president will pay more than $60 million for allegedly submitting false diagnosis codes to inflate Medicare Advantage payments, according to a March 26 news release from the Justice Department. What happened? Who else is involved?
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Radiology was the highest-paid physician specialty in 2023, according to MedPAC’s March 13 report to Congress. Here’s the median annual compensation for physicians by specialty in 2023:
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ASCs often seek Joint Commission[1] accreditation to demonstrate their commitment to patient safety and quality care. Earning ambulatory care accreditation builds credibility among patients, payers and network providers and reinforces a culture where continuous quality improvement of day-to-day operations is a top priority. Through its extensive interactions with customers nationwide, Olympus identified key best practices […]
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Richmond-based VCU Health has filed plans to build a medical office building that includes an ASC, Richmond Biz Sense reported March 27. The building will be four stories and 100,000 square feet, situated on 8.5 acres. According to the report, the project represents a “relocated and enlarged version” of a previously planned 60,000-square-foot outpatient surgery […]
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The number of cardiology procedures performed in ASCs is rising sharply, according to HST Pathways’ latest “State of the Industry Report.” The report surveyed 590 ASCs in 47 states. Here are four more insights: 1. Cardiology operating room times decreased by approximately 28% compared to the previous year. 2. Despite improved efficiency, average net revenue […]
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