Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare has a network of 190 hospitals, more than 2,500 care sites and more than 44,000 physicians, making it one of the largest players in the healthcare industry. Three of the organization’s physician leaders recently shared how HCA Healthcare navigates physician recruitment and retention with the American Medical Association. Here are 9 […]
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A physician in Mission, Texas, was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for carrying out a healthcare fraud scheme involving more than $118 million in false claims. Jorge Zamora-Quezada, MD, falsely diagnosed his patients with rheumatoid arthritis, ordering unnecessary tests and treatments to defraud Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE and […]
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Here are five innovations that are driving growth throughout the ASC industry, as reported by Becker’s so far this year:
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Auxira Health, a virtual cardiology model, has launched to expand access to cardiology care. The model virtually embeds clinical teams into cardiology practices, reducing administrative burdens and improving workflows, according to a May 22 news release. Cardiology practices are matched with advanced practice providers, medical assistants and registered nurses who work remotely to help physicians […]
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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill authorizing licensure for certified anesthesiologist assistants. Signed into law May 21, House Bill 979 allows CAAs to practice in physician-led anesthesia care teams, according to a May 22 news release shared with Becker’s. Tennessee is the 23rd state, in addition to the District of Columbia, that gives […]
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This year, South Carolina eliminated certificate-of-need laws across the state, with its neighbor, North Carolina, planning to follow suit by the end of 2025. This change will have several major benefits for ASCs, allowing them to restructure their existing ownership structures, expand more freely and save even more money for patients and payers. While many […]
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As ASCs grapple with fluctuating anesthesia coverage and rising costs, many administrators are finding themselves in a constant balancing act. Andrew Weiss, administrator of Vorhees, N.J.-based Summit Surgical Center, joined Becker’s to discuss how anesthesia subsidies are influencing ASC financial planning and shared practical advice for navigating these ongoing challenges. Question: Can you kind of […]
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As cost pressures intensify, ASCs are increasingly positioning themselves as cost-effective alternatives to hospital settings — especially for high-cost procedures like joint replacements and spine surgery. For Benjamin Stein, MD, an independent orthopedic surgeon and co-founder of Germantown, Md.-based Capital Surgical Solutions, a new opportunity is arising in direct-to-employer contracting. “We are seeking novel partnerships […]
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On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the President Donald Trump-backed “One Big Beautiful Bill” in a 215–214 vote, advancing a sweeping package of healthcare and fiscal reforms that could significantly affect Medicaid, Medicare, physician reimbursement and medical education. While the legislation still faces an uncertain future in the Senate, several provisions […]
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The District of Columbia saw the largest decrease in the average annual wage for physicians from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for physicians increased $4,830 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $253,470. Here are the five states with the largest drops in physician […]
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