ASC News

Here are six updates on ASC management companies from the last week.

The nation is losing its independent physicians. Compared to 57 percent in 2000, only 33 percent of U.S. physicians are independent today. In a tumultuous healthcare environment, independent physicians are struggling to stay afloat in an industry controlled by the…

Here are 66 statistics on ASC case volume mix based on where the center is located in the country from VMG Health's Multi-Specialty ASC Intellimarker 2012.

Oklahoma recently became the first state to remove maintenance of certification requirements for physicians, according to a Medscape report.

Financial impotence may burden physicians, according to Physician's Money Digest.

As Earth Day was recognized the world over, AmSurg is continuing its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint throughout the year.

Healthcare executives have a fairly positive outlook for 2016, based on a study titled "2016 Middle Market Healthcare Outlook."

The number of knee and hip replacements performed in Pennsylvania hospitals increased 38.5 percent between 2004 and 2013, according to a report from the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council.

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Looney underwent a left hip arthroscopy at Vail (Colo.) Valley Surgery Center, according to Basketball Insiders.

As patients demand superior healthcare for lower costs, ASCs will be the optimal option for the educated consumer. However, what about patients unaware of the many benefits an ASC provides?