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As some areas see an uptick in post-procedure claim denials from payers, ASCs may be at a loss on how to salvage payments.

The Dakota Surgical Center is set to open in Minot, N.D., ABC affiliate KX News reported Aug. 27.

From an ousted CEO to shifting financial expectations, CVS Health-backed insurer Aetna has seen an eventful August. 

St. Peter's Health, based in Helena, Mont., agreed to pay $10,844,201 to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims to federal healthcare programs on behalf of a physician formerly employed by the system.

Becker's connected with Anthony DeLuise Jr., MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Ortho Rhode Island in Providence, to find out what makes ASCs stand out compared to their hospital outpatient department counterparts.

Financials are important at any business — and ASCs are no exception. However, despite providing the same services, ASCs face unique challenges, such as persistent compensation disparities between ASCs and hospital outpatient departments.

As the ASC market becomes increasingly competitive with more players vying for market share, a successful strategy may be the difference between ASCs that thrive and those that struggle.

The use of artificial intelligence in healthcare is a divisive issue in healthcare, with both strong supporters and opponents.

Here are six California ASCs in development or that have opened their doors in 2024, as reported by Becker's since Feb. 27:

Cardiology has been a specialty of interest for several ASC leaders in 2024.