As anesthesia reimbursements continue to sink, many leaders are concerned about the potential ripple effects on patients, physicians and ASCs.
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5 largest ASC chains by number of physicians
Tenet Healthcare’s United Surgical Partners International is the largest ASC chain in the country by number of physicians.
5 Ozempic updates
A new GLP-1 generic is entering the U.S. market amid ongoing debates about cost, access and innovation within this increasingly popular drug class.
The most-Googled health questions of 2024
Americans turned to Google with a wide range of health questions in 2024, a recent analysis found.
Why a shuttered California hospital pushed back its opening date
A California hospital that closed in 2023 is now aiming to reopen in early 2025.
FDA approves injectable version of popular cancer drug
The FDA approved a subcutaneous injection version of Bristol Myers Squibb nivolumab and hyaluronidase-nvhy for the treatment of several cancers including melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer and renal cell carcinoma.
Employers challenge Minnesota PBM law
The ERISA Industry Committee has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, challenging the state’s Pharmacy Benefit Manager Licensure and Regulation Act.
Catholic health system responds to reproductive care concerns
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare is set to take over operations of Dixon, Ill.-based Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital on Jan. 1. With the merger, the hospital will operate under a new name and new reproductive care policies, according to a Dec. 30 Shaw …
Amazon One Medical faces lawsuit over patient death: 10 things ASCs need to know
Amazon Medical has been sued by the family of a late California man, who allegedly died after a virtual healthcare visit with the company.
Meeting-free Fridays, an 'unbossed' culture: 4 workplace trends in 2024
As workplaces and their operations evolve, some hospitals and health systems are considering new trends to improve employee satisfaction and work-life balance.
