Here are seven updates:
Orthopedic-driven ASCs perform 3.7k+ cases annually
VMG's latest Intellimaker ASC found orthopedic-driven ambulatory surgery centers perform, on average, 3,760 cases each year, which translates to 15 cases daily.
HHS allots $20M to help small practices succeed under MACRA
HHS is providing $20 million for Medicare small group providers to receive sufficient training and education to succeed in CMS' Quality Payment program. HHS' $20 million funds will offer providers hand-on training, catered to help small practices succeed. Medicare clinicians in individual or small group practices of 15 clinicians or fewer can participate in the training programs.
ASD Management celebrates 20 years in business
ASD Management celebrated its 20th anniversary on June 1, 2016. Robert Zasa co-founded ASD Management with Joseph Zasa. Mr. Robert Zasa commented the company's client-centered emphasis led it to success. He added the company has never taken on too many projects, which allows a partner to be involved in every project.
Regent Surgical Health names Chris Bishop CEO
In his new role as CEO, Mr. Bishop will oversee the surgery center management company's daily operations, as well as Regent's global partnerships. Mr. Bishop will also work to ensure Regent's long-term growth while also driving the company's roll of new outpatient services lines, such as outpatient joint replacement through bundled payment initiatives.
A $20 meal may entice physicians to prescribe certain drugs
JAMA Internal Medicine published a study which found physicians who received one free meal from a pharmaceutical company were more prone to prescribe the company's drug than physicians who did not receive a free meal. A study author argued pharmaceutical companies could better spend their money on medical research for innovative medicine.
US healthcare spending to reach $21.1T
A new Urban Institute study found the United States is expected to spend $2.6 trillion less over the next six years on healthcare than past estimates suggested. A 2010 estimate projected U.S. healthcare spending would reach $23.7 trillion between 2014 and 2019. In 2015, a study projected the United States would spend $21.1 trillion in that time frame, $2.6 less than the 2010 estimate.
Physician Realty Trust purchases Peak One Surgery Center in million-dollar transaction
Milwaukee-based Physician Realty Trust bought Frisco, Colo.-based Peak One Surgery Center through a $6.68 million special warranty deed. Peak One Surgery Center is a joint venture between Frisco-based St. Anthony's Summit Medical Center and local physicians.
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