Texas has lost more than 20 hospitals since 2005, according to the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, which could mean a rise in volume for ASCs in the region.
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From executive promotions to layoffs, here are five updates from Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente since April 25:
U.S. News & World Report announced its first ratings of the best ambulatory surgery centers on May 14.
U.S. News & World Report announced its first ratings of the best ambulatory surgery centers on May 14.
Pittsburgh-based UPMC agreed to pay $38 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit alleging neurosurgeons employed by the health system submitted false claims, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported May 10.
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The Lafayette, Ind.-based pain management practice of Julian Ungar, MD, unexpectedly closed May 1, WLFI reported May 13.
More physicians are regretting choosing to pursue medicine, according to a 2023 survey from the Physicians Foundation, and 21 physicians joined Becker's to discuss why this is and what's needed to change it.
Three health systems recently announced plans to lay off staff amid financial and spending obstacles.
Healthcare giants Optum, Walmart, Rite Aid and Walgreens have recently announced plans to scale back healthcare offerings, sparking concerns about care access.
Four leaders joined Becker's to discuss the biggest growth opportunities for ASCs.