Contract dispute could lead to more surprise medical bills & more — 6 ASC industry notes

Here are six updates on ASC companies and industry-relevant companies to note: 

Advertisement

Columbus-based Ohio State University is seeking board approval to fund its two outpatient medical center projects, expanding the reach of Wexner Medical Center into the suburbs.

A dispute between UnitedHealth Group and Mednax, a physician staffing firm that provides anesthesiology services at some ASCs, could exacerbate the problem of surprise medical billing. Read more.

Annapolis, Md.-based Vision Innovation Partners acquired Busack Eye Center in Frederick, Md.

Banner Health and Atlas Healthcare Partners will occupy and operate a newly acquired ASC property in Mesa, Ariz., in a joint venture. 

With 200 surgery centers and 2,200 surgeon partners in 26 states, Towson, Md.-based SurgCenter Development is one of the country’s biggest ASC development and management companies. Follow its rise. 

Bronson Healthcare in Kalamazoo, Mich., is planning an orthopedic ASC to keep up with demand.

More articles on surgery centers:
2 high-volume GI ASCs plan ownership changes
North Carolina practice adds infusion center
White Plains Hospital to expand endoscopy services at $272M outpatient center

At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Advertisement

Next Up in ASC Transactions & Valuation Issues

  • Here are 16 ASC projects that were announced or completed in March, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Richmond (Va.) Heart…

Advertisement

Comments are closed.