Today's Top 20 Stories

  1. 6 large health systems diving headfirst into ASC growth

    Paige Haeffele -
    From California to New York, major health systems across the country are making a splash in the ASC market.

  2. The Change Healthcare cyberattack continues to plague physicians

    Riz Hatton -
    On Feb. 21, Change Healthcare reported "enterprise-wide connectivity issues" that turned into a cybersecurity incident that rocked the U.S. health system.

  3. Colonoscopy costs at ASCs vs. HOPDs in each state

    Ariana Portalatin -
    The average cost of a colonoscopy at a hospital outpatient department is $1,608, compared to $1,136 at an ASC, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health's cost calculator.

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  1. Knee arthroscopy costs at ASCs vs. HOPDs in each state

    Ariana Portalatin -
    The average cost of a knee arthroscopy with cartilage removal at a hospital outpatient department in California is $6,063, compared to $3,959 at an ASC, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health's cost calculator.

  2. The ASC companies making waves

    Riz Hatton -
    Here are three ASC companies that have been making headlines over the last few months. 

  3. UCLA Health names Dr. Priscilla Hsue as chief of cardiology

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Priscilla Hsue, MD, has been named chief of the division of cardiology at Los Angeles-based UCLA Health.

  4. Salem Regional set to open $40M ASC, outpatient center

    Paige Haeffele -
    Salem (Ohio) Regional Medical Center's new outpatient pavilion is set to open its doors in Columbiana, NBC affiliate WFMJ reported March 20. 

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  1. 5 hospitals laying off employees: What it could mean for ASCs

    Patsy Newitt -
    While layoffs are slowing at hospitals and health systems as margins improve, some are still having to cut staff due to financial issues. 

  2. Virginia physician sentenced for prescribing, distributing over 1M oxycodone pills

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    Kirsten Ball, MD, a former physician in Arlington, Va., was sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally prescribing and distributing more than 1 million oxycodone pills.

  3. Stark law's unintended consequences

    Patsy Newitt -
    Some of the largest recoveries by the Justice Department in the last year were Stark law violations, and some leaders worry the policy is hurting physicians rather than preventing corruption. 

  4. Top physician practices for cardiology: Castle Connolly 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Castle Connolly ranked the top physician practices for heart and vascular care for 2024. 

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  1. Where employees are quitting

    Riz Hatton -
    Delaware is the state with the highest job resignation rate, according to personal finance site WalletHub.

  2. ASCs wary as labor costs outpace reimbursements 

    Patsy Newitt -
    Thomas Feldman, CEO of the Peoria, Ill.-based Center for Health ASC, joined Becker's to discuss ASC disruptors and growth opportunities. 

  3. TriasMD acquires Thousand Oaks Surgery Center

    Carly Behm -
    TriasMD, parent company of Newport Beach, Calif.-based DISC Sports & Spine Center, acquired Thousand Oaks (Calif.) Surgery Center.

  4. 2 medical office building updates in Illinois

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Here are two recent updates on medical office buildings in Illinois:

  5. 2 medical office building deals in New York

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Here are two recent updates on medical office buildings in New York:

  6. 5 new numbers ASCs need to know

    Riz Hatton -
    Here are five numbers that ASC leaders should pay attention to:

  7. What's new in cardiology?

    Riz Hatton -
    Here are seven updates regarding cardiology that healthcare leaders should know:

  8. North Carolina ASC 1st in US to earn certifications in all orthopedic subspecialties

    Ariana Portalatin -
    Brunswick Surgery Center in Leland, N.C., recently became the first ASC in the U.S. to earn certifications of excellence in all orthopedic subspecialties from DNV Healthcare. 

  9. University Hospitals opens joint venture ASC in Ohio

    Cameron Cortigiano -
    University Hospitals opened the Amherst (Ohio) Beaver Creek Surgery Center, a joint venture surgery center.

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