As Medicare incentivizes ophthalmalogists to perform more procedures outside of hospitals, ASCs are luring more of them to do not only the traditional cataract surgeries, but also corneal transplants and retina surgeries.
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As "out of pocket" expenses continue to climb for patients, providers must do everything they can to make it easier for patients to pay their bills. Those medical facilities that succeed will reap the benefits of improved cash flow and…
Pricing trends in ASC sales differ depending upon the ASC’s individual characteristics; and yet overall, ASCs are experiencing the same favorable pricing they have seen for years. In particular, the lowerrisk, more desirable ASCs have seen an uptick in their…
King's Daughters Hospital and Scott & White Healthcare, both located in Temple, Texas, have entered into a nondisclosure agreement in a first step towards a potential merger, according to a King's Daughters news release.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology announced it is offering two new tools to help ophthalmologists avoid wrong site or wrong intraocular lens errors, according to a news release from the AAO.
2008 is a year that most people, whether in the healthcare industry or in other industries, are glad to have behind them. 2009 promises to be a challenging year as well. However, there are several interesting items that can occur…
We are being asked to analyze partially vacated or shuttered hospitals for so called ‘medical malls’, or integrated ambulatory care centers. It is extremely difficult to make this work. These buildings are a nightmare to rehab and when it is…
The IRS released the results of its Exempt Organizations Hospital Study, which reviewed the executive compensation practices of more than 500 nonprofit hospitals.
This is an exciting time to be in the endoscopy center business. Although there are many pressures on the industry, there are also some terrific opportunities to be gained by the consistent focus in a few key areas. Below are…
On Feb. 5, 2009, the New Jersey Legislature adopted Assembly Bill No. A1933 (which is identical to Senate Bill No. 787, which was adopted in December (the "Bill")), to amend the law prohibiting self-referrals by physicians (commonly referred to as…