ASC News

Gov. Ron DeSantis stood by his promise to veto legislation that would have expanded the ability of family members to pursue non-economic damages in malpractice cases, the Florida Phoenix reported May 29.  Under current law, parents cannot pursue non-economic damages…

Several physician groups have voiced concerns over aspects of a sweeping budget reconciliation package making its way through the Senate.  The statement, released June 2, was signed by the American College of Physicians, American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Pediatrics,…

The number of physician-owned private practices in the U.S. has declined by nearly 20% since 2012, according to the American Medical Association’s Physician Practice Benchmark Survey.  The AMA surveyed 5,000 physicians who have completed residency, provide patient care for at…

Becker’s has reported on three hospital closures in the last month, and ASCs may feel the ripple effects as displaced patients and providers seek alternative sites of care and hospitals restructure their outpatient strategies.  Here are the three hospital closures:…

DFD Russell Medical Center will close its Bridgton, Maine, clinic on Aug. 28 due to financial pressures, Maine Public reported May 30. In a statement to the publication, health system leaders cited several challenges, including the loss of a community…

The most influential factor for physicians in deciding to sell off private practices to either hospitals or private equity companies in 2024 was the ability to better negotiate higher payment rates with payers, according to the American Medical Association’s Physician…

The American Medical Association’s newly released Physician Practice Benchmark Report, published May 29, sheds light on the shifting landscape of physician employment.  While overall private practice ownership continues to decline, significant variation persists across specialties.  Here’s the percentage of physicians…

Here are five updates related to the Federal Trade Commission, noncompete bans and more that healthcare employers should know, as reported by Becker’s since April 17:

Investing in continuing education programs and fine-tuning and cultivating a strong culture are two ways to deal with staffing shortages.  Two industry leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share what their organizations have implemented to best work through staffing problems.…

People living in Maryland currently have the fewest yearly out of pocket healthcare costs, while people living in Mississippi face the highest, according to a new report from Wallethub, published May 29.  The financial services platform reviewed where people spend…