Advertisement

ASC News

ASCs and HOPDs are vying for similar patient populations, but having procedures done at ASCs versus the latter can yield financial benefits, according to an analysis by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. 

While the largest percentage of physicians plan to retire in their mid- to late 60s, around a quarter of practitioners plan on continuing to practice well into their 70s, according to Medscape's 2023 "Physicians Eye Retirement Report," published Dec. 14. 

Advertisement

Healthcare legislation has the power to radically change the way ASCs are run. National and state-level policies regarding reimbursement, noncompetes and practice permissions have been top of mind for ASC leaders. Here is how legislators are tackling five issues:

2023 has remained a tumultuous year for the U.S. job market, with employment rates rising and falling and new workforce trends, including "bare minimum Mondays" and "quiet firing," dominating the headlines. 

Between layoffs, acquisitions, leadership changes and other moves, Cigna, the fourth-largest insurer in the U.S. by membership, has had an eventful year. 

Advertisement