In January, Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, MD, a Republican, sponsored a bill making it illegal for insurance companies to place a time limit on anesthesia payment coverage.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Christus Health receives $2.74M for cardiac surgery center
San Antonio-based Christus Children’s Hospital has earned a $2.74 million grant for a pediatric cardiac surgery center, according to a Feb. 25 report from News4 San Antonio.
Eye Health America acquires Florida ophthalmology practice
Greenville, S.C.-based Eye Health America has acquired a multi-location ophthalmology practice in Florida, according to a Feb. 24 report from Business Observer.
Virginia cardiology practice reports data breach
Midlothian-based Cardiology of Virginia has filed a data breach notice with the HHS Office for Civil Rights.
SurgCenter founder joins cellular medicine developer
Gregory George, MD, PhD, founder and former manager of SurgCenter Development, the largest privately owned ASC company in the U.S., has joined Mesoblast Limited’s board.
Gastro Health keeps physicians in control of care — here's how
Miami-based Gastro Health is reinforcing its commitment to physician autonomy, ensuring that clinical decision-making remains in the hands of its medical professionals despite the organization’s partnership with private equity.
ASCs poised to win big in the value-based care revolution
As the healthcare industry continues its shift toward value-based payment models, ASCs could be poised to be major beneficiaries of this transformation.
10 lowest-paying states for PAs
Physician assistants in Alabama earned the lowest average salary in 2023, at $113,212 annually, according to a Feb. 24 report from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
The 'yearly battle' of physician pay cuts
Physician pay cuts are plaguing the industry – reimbursement per Medicare patient dropped approximately 2.3% between 2005 and 2021 when adjusted for inflation, according to a study from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute.
Texas GI named state's 1st master endoscopist
Prabhleen Chahal, MD, has become the first practitioner in Texas to be named a master endoscopist by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
