ASC News

Physicians performing procedures at ASCs could soon be eligible to participate in the meaningful use program and earn incentive payments. The Electronic Fairness Act of 2015 (HR 877) is expected to come to a vote today, according to a Healthcare…

Here are five updates on ASC companies.

The ASC industry is cutthroat. With more procedures moved to the outpatient space, surgery centers are becoming increasingly popular; however, they are also jostling with one another to stay ahead of the pack and increase their patient base.

The global healthcare IT outsourcing is set to grow by 2020, due to the reliance on technology to manage costs and increase innovation, based on a report by Everest Group.

The northeast region of the United States has the highest percentage of malpractice lawsuits resulting in monetary awards over $500,000, according to the Medscape Malpractice Report 2015: Why Most Doctors Get Sued.

Missouri officials are facing obstacles to enact legislation enabling medical school graduates to treat patients immediately, according to The Tiftfon Gazette.

Should medical licenses become more like drivers' licenses? There are some who think so, according to a report in The Bulletin.

Rush University Medical Center, founded in 1837, has done a remarkable job of staying true to its core mission of educating physicians and nurses, while at the same time developing a magnificent nationally renowned orthopedics and spine program.

Here are seven updates:

Anesthesiologists often have to use intravenous and epidural medication packaged in large sizes, because this is the only way to purchase the medication from drug manufacturers. If given in full to a patient during surgery, these medications could seriously harm…