Here are five numbers and statistics that represent good news for cardiologists: $701,000: The median total compensation for integrated cardiologists in 2024, according to MedAxiom’s “2025 Cardiovascular Provider Compensation & Production Survey.” This represents the fourth consecutive year of compensation…
Author: Francesca Mathewes
Liberty (Texas) Dayton Regional Medical Center has opened a new specialty clinic in collaboration with the Trinity Valley Chamber of Commerce, Blue Bonnet News reported Oct. 23. The clinic will offer services in cardiology and women’s health, and is being…
Greenville, S.C.-based Prisma Health has unveiled its new Northeast Medical Park, a $126M outpatient facility, News 19 reported Oct. 22. Officials celebrated the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 22. The facility spans 120,000-square-feet and will feature four advanced operating…
ASCs are attractive to both physicians and patients for their affordability, convenience and flexibility. Yet many ASCs are still behind the innovation curve when it comes to workflow and patient experience. Les Jebson, administrator of Prisma Health’s Orthopedics & Sports…
As the ASC industry heats up with competition between hospitals, health systems, corporate entities and independent practices, ASC leaders are faced with difficult choices as they debate maintaining independence, partnering up or selling off their practice to survive. According to…
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The University of Maryland in Baltimore has announced plans to develop the first AI-powered “smart” ASC, Government Technology reported Oct. 21. The planned 36,000-square-foot facility is being developed in partnership with Axis Research & Technologies. A location for the ASC…
While the number of physicians working with Medicare patients increased between 2013 and 2023, Medicare’s exit rates in rural and underserved areas also increased, according to a recent analysis of Medicare claims data published in JAMA. The analysis was conducted…
ASC leaders are closely watching several legislative issues as the government shutdown continues into its third week, increasing the potential for delays in CMS’ rulemaking and other administrative processes. Kara Newbury, chief advocacy officer of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association,…
Iredell Physician Network, a part of Statesville, N.C.-based Iredell Health System, has opened Iredell General Surgery. According to an Oct. 20 news release, the practice will be led by Richard Cheek, MD, a general surgeon. Dr. Cheek is also certified…
ASCs have become increasingly popular and heavily utilized by both patients and healthcare providers for a number of reasons, including their ability to offer the same procedures as HOPDs at a lower cost. Here are 10 numbers demonstrating ASCs cost…