Today's Top 20 Stories
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California ASC adds robotic surgery system
Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Sansum Clinic, owned by Sutter Health, has implemented the Da Vinci 5 system for robotic surgeries at its Foothill Surgery Center, KEYT reported Feb. 14. -
Are West Virginia's CON laws harming rural healthcare?
In a recent column published in Hurricane Breeze Newspaper, state delegate Scot Heckert argued that West Virginia's certificate-of-need laws are necessary to protect rural healthcare services. -
Oregon eyes ban on physician noncompetes: 4 things to know
State lawmakers in Oregon are considering two bills that would ban noncompete agreements for healthcare workers.
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Alabama physician group to close after 30 years, lay off 153
Mobile-based Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic is set to close on April 11. -
Arizona VA expands cardiology care
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System has expanded cardiology services. -
GLP-1s and colonoscopy: 3 notes
The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists is likely to increase the risks of inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopy, according to a study published Feb. 12 in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. -
Physicians sound the alarm on 'dangerous' payer behavior
Physicians are voicing growing frustration with payer policies that delay payments, deny necessary care and add administrative burdens.
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USPI added 57 ASCs in 2024: 5 things to know
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International – the ASC arm of Tenet Healthcare — added 57 ASCs in 2024, further solidifying its market position as the largest ASC chain. -
Why independent practice is under pressure and what comes next
The physician workforce is facing a period of rapid change, with independent practices under increasing pressure, alternative employment opportunities shifting and patient access to care at risk. -
RFK Jr. confirmed as HHS secretary: 10 takeaways for ASCs
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as HHS secretary following a 52-48 Senate vote. -
Lawmaker proposes prior authorization ban across health plans: 3 notes
Rep. Jeff Van Drew has introduced a bill that would ban prior authorization across health plans.
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How 5 small towns, states are tackling physician shortages
According to 2024 data from the American Association of Medical Colleges, the United States could face a projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036. -
Northside Hospital to open 2 new surgery centers
Atlanta-based Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute is opening two surgery centers in early 2025. -
Meet the ASC company putting physicians back in charge
As ASC consolidation continues and the physician population ages, more ASC companies are popping up to focus on a new type of management — one that focuses on physician ownership and local care. -
57 healthcare bankruptcies in 2024
There were 57 healthcare bankruptcy filings studied in 2024, down from 79 in 2023, according to a report on Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings from healthcare restructuring advisory firm Gibbins Advisors. -
Atria Health launches partnership model for cardiology practices
Philadelphia-based Atria Health has launched a new, independence-forward partnership model for cardiology practices. -
Iowa ASC abruptly closes
An ASC in Ames, Iowa, has closed for unknown reasons, the Ames Tribune reported Feb. 13. -
'The devil is in the details' for ASC, hospital joint ventures
As the ASC industry continues to develop and evolve, so do ASCs' relationships with health systems and hospitals. -
5 states poised for ASC growth
Here are five states that could be promising locations for ASC growth based on recent development trends, and political and economic policy shifts. -
The regulations making ASC development 'risky'
From Stark law to certificates of need, Shakeel Ahmed, MD, CEO of Atlas Surgical Group in St. Louis, joined Becker's to discuss the legislation potentially stifling ASC development.
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