ASC News

A study published in April in The American Journal of Managed Care  found that procedures performed in the HOPD setting cost significantly more than those performed in ASCs, despite no evidence of better quality of care. 

Here are three recent updates on CVS Health, as reported by Becker's:

Declining reimbursements in the face of soaring inflation and an increased demand for healthcare is a frustrating, but familiar, scenario for many ASC leaders and physicians. 

By the end of 2024, the U.S. is predicted to see a physician shortage of 64,000, according to research from McKinsey & Company, published Sept. 10. 

Here are five controversies involving ASC closures, lawsuits or false claims allegations that Becker's has reported on since Aug. 23:

Keith Dunleavy, MD, is the youngest physician billionaire, according to Forbes' 2024 World's Billionaires list.

Chicago-based Oak Street Health, owned by CVS Health since 2023, agreed to pay $60 million to settle allegations that it was involved in a kickback scheme that violated the False Claims Act. 

The quarterly "ASC Quality Collaboration Report" highlights safety benchmarks at ASCs nationwide, tracking patient safety metrics such as fall rates, burn rates and more. 

Rhode Island was ranked as the top state for healthcare in 2024, earning a score of 100 from MoneyGeek.

HHS is expected to issue a final rule amending aspects of HIPAA later this year, and Bellinger Moody, chief compliance officer of Coronis Health, laid out the key aspects to know in a Sept. 4 blog post.