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ASCs vs. hospitals: What's better for physicians?
Physicians today are caught between growing consolidation of hospitals and large health systems on the one hand and increased financial pressure on ASCs and independent practices on the other. -
The 20 happiest states in America
Hawaii has been crowned the happiest state in America for 2024, up from second place in 2023, according to WalletHub's annual "Happiest States in America" list, published Sept. 9. -
Kentucky medical office building to move into vacated mall space
An empty shopping-center space in Middletown, Ky., has earned city council approval to be converted to a medical office building, according to a Sept. 9 report from the Journal-News. -
5 ASC closures in 2024
Becker's has reported on five ASC closures so far in 2024. -
Florida man pleads guilty for multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud, kickback scheme
A man in Miami Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty to his role in a $4.2 million durable medical equipment fraud scheme. -
4 notable Tenet moves for ASC leaders to know
Here are four notable Tenet updates Becker's has reported on since July 25: -
5 Optum updates for ASC leaders to know
From layoffs to new acquisitions, here are five notable Optum updates for ASC leaders to know: -
Baptist Health-Fort Smith to close outpatient surgery center
Baptist Health-Fort Smith plans to close its outpatient surgery center in Fort Smith, Ark., Talk Business & Politics reported Sept. 6. -
What's next for Surgery Partners in 2024
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners has maintained its position as one of the leading ASC management companies in the U.S. this year, and given its activity so far, it shows no signs of slowing down. -
Cost breakdown of 5 most common ASC procedures
Here are the average costs of the five most common procedures performed in ASCs, according to a June 12 report by Definitive Healthcare, a healthcare analytics company. -
6 unnecessary physician regulatory burdens
Unnecessary regulatory burdens are often ranked among the top contributors to physician burnout, causing practitioners and practices unnecessary time and money. -
Majority of physicians express concern over lack of training for NPs: Poll
Approximately 92% of physicians report seeing an increase in the number of nurse practitioners, according to a Sept. 3 poll from physician social networking platform Sermo. -
9 major hospital, health system layoffs in 2024
Here are nine notable layoffs that have taken place at U.S. hospitals and health systems so far this year: -
The challenges ASCs cannot afford to avoid
While technology like artificial intelligence and EHRs can help save physicians and their practices time and money, these advancements can present downsides that weigh on physicians. -
ASC leader pay and satisfaction, by the numbers
Compensation for ASC leaders is on the rise, according to OR Manager. -
$6.3M medical office building foreclosed on
A medical office building in Richmond, Va., has been foreclosed and is heading to auction, according to a Sept. 5 report from Richmond BizSense. -
America's 26 self-made healthcare billionaires
Of the 34 American billionaires that earned their wealth in the healthcare space, 26 are classified as self-made, according to Forbes' live net worth calculator. -
Family-owned North Carolina practice closes amid financial struggles
Quasar Family Medicine North Carolina announced the closure of its Greenville practice Sept. 3, WITN reported. -
LMH Health cuts ties with Aetna, Humana Medicare Advantage plans
Lawrence, Kan.-based LMH Health will stop accepting Aetna and Humana Medicare Advantage insurance plans Jan. 1, 2025, according to a Sept. 3 report from ABC affiliate KMBC. -
5 health systems investing in ASC networks
As interest in ASCs among leading health systems continues to grow, several major industry players have gone all in on outpatient surgery centers.
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