Author: Staff

Juggling decreasing reimbursements, increased competition and rising costs is essential for ASC success.

Reimbursement differences between ASCs and HOPDs have been an ongoing challenge for surgery centers, continually making it more difficult for independent ASCs to stay afloat. 

Here are two cardiology practices that have closed their doors in 2024, as reported by Becker's since May 3:

Insurance giant Cigna has maintained its position as a leading payer nationwide, despite both positive and negative events over the last two months.

Here are four health system moves in the ASC market in the last week, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 16:

Fifty-five percent of physicians spend at least 10 hours a week on prior authorizations, according to Medical Economics' latest "Physician Report," published Aug. 14.

Reimbursement disparities have caused discord in the ASC sector — even before 2024's CMS cuts.

Here is what to know about five state ASC organizations, including their leadership and the number of ASCs in each state:

Here are eight cardiologists that have made headlines in the last two weeks, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 6:

Kaiser Permanente has made several moves in recent months, whether that be expansions, policy adjustments or technology implementations, and shows no signs of slowing down.