Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is a major employer of physicians that continues to make significant plays in the ASC space.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
5 multimillion-dollar Stark law penalties in 2024
Becker’s has reported on five multimillion-dollar Stark law penalties in 2024:
What's going on with site neutrality?
Many ASCs have voiced support for site neutrality, which would create parity between ASC and hospital reimbursements, yet has been met with pushback from hospitals.
5 ASC controversies in 1 month
Becker’s has reported on five ASC controversies in the last month.
Salem Health seeks dismissal of $15M monopoly lawsuit
On Nov. 22, Salem (Ore.) Health filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit that alleged its efforts to expand heart care in the area is an unlawful attempt to build a monopoly, Salem Reporter reported Nov. 25.
Vertical integration in cardiology practices cuts patient 'value:' 5 things to know
Vertical integration across independent cardiologists has led to higher costs in Medicare over the last 15 years with “minimal evidence” of any increase in quality of care, according to findings presented during 2024 American Heart Association Scientif…
Pain management ASC to open in Delaware
Georgetown, Del.-based Sussex Pain Relief Center is looking to open a pain management-focused ASC in Lewes, Del.,the Delaware Business Times reported Nov. 25.
Policymakers push Anthem BCBS for answers on new anesthesia time limit policy
Connecticut state senator Jeff Gordon, MD, addressed concerns over Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield’s new policy on anesthesia claims in a Nov. 20 letter to the insurer, according to a news release from Dr. Gordon’s office.
Medtronic inks GI Genius contact with VA
Medtronic has inked a three-year contract with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs for GI Genius, leading to nearly 100 additional units being installed across VA medical centers.
41 senators ink letter urging Congress to reform physician payment system
Forty-one senators have inked a letter to Congress to prevent the 2.83% Medicare physician pay cut that will take effect Jan. 1.
