ASCs have established a significant presence within the healthcare ecosystem, driving hospitals and health systems to coexist with surgery centers.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
Millennial physician compensation in 2024: 11 things to know
The average compensation for millennial physicians — defined as those under age 40 — reached $338,000 in 2023, up from $326,000 the year prior, according to a new Medscape report.
Medical device maker, physicians, to pay $8M+ in kickback scheme
Ra Medical Systems and affiliated physicians will pay over $8 million across three settlements to resolve allegations that they colluded in a kickback scheme related to Ra Medical’s Dabra laser.
Surgery Partners could be the next 'hot takeover': 5 market notes
Brentwood, Tenn.-based ASC operator Surgery Partners could be the next “hot takeover” of the market, MarketBeat reported Sept. 25.
Cardiology, ER physicians join Columbia Memorial
Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Ore., is welcoming two new doctors to its cardiology and emergency departments.
North Carolina system adds ophthalmology
Raeford, N.C.-based Moore Regional Hospital-Hoke is adding ophthalmology care through the addition of Andrew Coggin, MD, according to a Sept. 25 report from the Greater Fayetteville Business Journal.
California county OKs $315M sale of HCA hospital: 5 things ASCs need to know
Santa Clara (Calif.) County’s board of supervisors has unanimously approved the appropriation of $315 million to purchase a hospital from HCA Healthcare, one of the country’s largest ASC operators.
The states loosening restrictions for optometrists
These states are currently contemplating loosening practice restrictions for optometrists.
Capital Area Cardiovascular Associates relocates
Camp Hill, Pa.-based Capital Area Cardiovascular Associates has relocated its Newport, Pa. office, according to a Sept. 25 report from Penn Live.
5 studies on the costs, risks of physician acquisition
Here are five studies examining the costs and risks associated with physician acquisitions and practice consolidations:
