Category: ROOT

Why Intermountain wants to partner with more ASCs

As more elective procedures move out of hospitals and into surgery centers, more healthcare organizations are aiming to reap the benefits of ASCs.

Kuakini Health placed on CreditWatch as system has just 12 days cash on hand

Honolulu-based Kuakini Health System, which has a “CCC” long-term rating, has been placed on CreditWatch with negative implications, S&P Global said April 14.

'Death by a thousand Medicare cuts': The reimbursement issues ASCs are facing

As operation costs soar, most healthcare providers are struggling to meet margins. 

Wellstar rolls out new identity verification system

Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System is partnering with Clear to embed new security verification tools within its network.

Arkansas physician pleads guilty to $12M fraud scheme 

Alexander, Ark.-based physician Joe David May, MD, has pleaded guilty to 102 months in prison for his role in a $12 million scheme to defraud Tricare, the Justice Department said April 13. 

Mayo launches new innovation-focused ad campaign

Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic is launching a new television ad campaign highlighting technology and innovations used by the system.

Trinity cuts ribbon on new hospital

Minot, N.D.-based Trinity Health held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Southwest Minot location, Minot Daily News reported April 17.

Greatest challenges, opportunities for ASCs in 2023

As ASCs see an increase in popularity and procedural volume, there are a few key ways they can differentiate themselves from competitors, especially in saturated markets. There are also a number of challenges that outpatient facilities face. 

Strike at Kaiser-affiliated hospitals ends after nearly 2 months

Members of United Public Workers have ended their nearly two-month strike at Maui Health hospitals by approving a new contract. 

13 physician specialties spending more time on paperwork in 2023

Thirteen physician specialties have reported spending more hours per week on paperwork and administrative tasks in 2023 than in 2022, according to Medscape’s 2022 and 2023 physician compensation reports, which surveyed more than 10,000 physicians in 29…