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26 payer moves impacting ASCs in 2024

Here are 26 moves by payers for ASC leaders and physicians to know in 2024:

HSS awards multimillion-dollar grant to Miami researchers for whole-eye transplant project

Miami-based  Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have received a multimillion dollar grant from HSS’ Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.

'It illustrates why patients and providers hate insurers': 23 responses to Anthem BCBS' anesthesia pay policy reversal

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision on a controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy update, which would have introduced a new reimbursement structure based on CMS physician work time values.

Froedtert Hospital taps Ochsner leader as next president

Austin Reeder has been named the next president of Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee, effective Feb. 10.

Lifepoint taps CEO of 2 Alabama hospitals

Mike Howard has been named North Alabama market president and CEO of two Lifepoint Health hospitals.

Allegheny Health Network trims operating loss in Q3: 4 things to know

Pittsburgh-based Allegheny Health Network reported an operating loss of $40 million (-3% margin) in the third quarter of 2024, an improvement from an operating loss of $60.1 million (-5% margin) in the third quarter of 2023, according to its most recen…

Sanford Health launches rural hospital at home: 8 notes

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health has launched one of the first hospital-at-home programs to serve rural patients.

Shuttered Virginia hospital to reopen under new ownership

Braden Health has purchased the building of a former hospital in Stuart, Va., with plans to restore services.

Blue Shield of California to launch drug benefit venture

Blue Shield of California is set to launch a drug benefit initiative in January, partnering with Amazon Pharmacy and pharmacy benefit manager Abarca, Forbes reported Dec. 5. 

How did the ASC industry change in 2024?

Six ASC leaders joined Becker’s to share how the ASC industry shifted in 2024.