ASCs continue to face complex regulatory scrutiny under federal anti-kickback and fraud laws, even as they operate outside certain Stark law restrictions. A recent Minnesota Lawyer article and guidance from the Federal Bar Association’s Turning Square Corners newsletter outline how…
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ASC leaders are entering 2026 with measured optimism, expecting financial performance to remain steady or improve despite ongoing cost pressures, according to a VMG Health survey released Oct. 9. VMG Health surveyed 97 ASC leaders in September from both independently…
Median total cash compensation for physicians — including base salary and incentives — rose more sharply this year than at any point in the past decade, according to SullivanCotter’s 2025 Physician Compensation and Productivity Survey. The survey analyzed data from…
Independent musculoskeletal (MSK) practices are facing growing pressure. Administrative demands are increasing, payment models are changing, and patients have higher expectations than ever. Many private physicians feel torn between joining a hospital system or trying to manage the challenges of…
From revenue cycle management to clinical documentation and data analytics, AI is beginning to touch nearly every corner of the ASC. Rather than overhauling operations overnight, centers are introducing automation in targeted ways that solve daily challenges and deliver measurable…
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Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners is rethinking how ASCs can succeed as more procedures move to outpatient settings and hospitals, payers and physicians align around efficiency and lower costs. John Hammack, chief financial officer of Compass, said that alignment has…
Strong culture, open communication and recognition often outweigh compensation when it comes to retaining ASC staff. Becker’s sat down with the following ASC leaders to discuss what it is about their workplace cultures that they believe makes their ASC a…
Health systems are rethinking care delivery as patients come to expect convenience and affordability, according to a report from the Center for Connected Medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Klas Research. “Moving Outside the Hospital: Ambulatory Care Strategies…
In an investigative report published Sept. 30, KFF Health News outlined a growing national trend of lawsuits filed by patients against cosmetic surgery chains — a growing industry that is attracting patients by promising “minimally invasive” and aesthetically transformative procedures.…
CMS has announced the agency activities that will and won’t proceed during the federal government shutdown. The shutdown began at 12:01 a.m. Oct. 1 after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over the federal budget. Here are 10 things that…