Author: Patsy Newitt

ASCs and hospitals in many markets have a complicated relationship, with some hospitals opposing surgery centers despite looking to invest in their own centers.

Here are five physician fraud lawsuits Becker's has reported on since June 10:

A physician in Kennebunk, Maine, has been convicted of illegally distributing controlled substances, including oxycodone, hydromorphone and fentanyl.

Here are seven key statistics on physician pay and practice costs:

Half of physicians have had thoughts about leaving medicine due to the growing physician shortage, according to Doximity's 2023 Physician Compensation Report.

Tenet Healthcare's United Surgical Partners International is the largest ASC chain in the country both by centers and number of physicians. 

Editor's note: This article was edited to add clarification from the American Sociey of Anesthesiologists. The QZ modifier for anesthesia providers has become increasingly complicated as the policy for certified registered nurse anesthetists shifts in many markets, according to a…

The demand for colonoscopies is skyrocketing as reimbursements sink, and many leaders feel ASCs are in a perfect position to mitigate that demand. 

Physicians trying to open ASCs in many markets face opposition from hospital leaders when trying to obtain a certificate-of-need. 

Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health called off its planned $320 million acquisition of two North Carolina hospitals from Community Health Systems.