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As ASCs enter a period of declining reimbursement, regulatory changes and new ownership models, state ASC associations are attempting to guide their members through budgetary crises and confusing legislation. Leaders and members from six state ASC associations discuss 10 issues…
The nation's community hospitals, long a backbone for healthcare provision in this country, face increasing challenges as reimbursements fall, regulations become more complicated and payors demand closer collaboration with physicians and other outpatient providers. These hospitals continue to join larger…
Brian Proctor, DO, is an ophthalmologist on staff at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, a 250-bed community hospital in Melrose Park, Ill., outside of Chicago, which is part of the Loyola University Health System. Dr. Proctor and three other ophthalmologists use one…
Here are 10 orthopedic and spine physician leaders.
Here are the valuation multiple paid and the percentages of respondents that received that multiple for controlling and minority interests in a physician-owned hospital, according to HealthCare Appraisers' Healthcare Transactions 2009 Year in Review.
1. Mature market. The ASC industry hit a watershed this year. "The number of ASCs will decline this year for the first time in the history of our industry," says Andrew Hayek, president and CEO of Surgical Care Affiliates. "We…
1. Healthcare reform. A pitched political battle over passage of healthcare reform dominated the first quarter of 2010. Even after passage, Barack Obama and Democratic leaders have had to keep struggling for public acceptance. Rather than boosting Democrats' prospects in…
Here are the valuation multiple paid and the percentages of respondents that received that multiple for controlling and minority interests in a physician-owned hospital, according to HealthCare Appraisers' Healthcare Transactions 2009 Year in Review.
Assuming the Republicans win big in the Nov. 2 Congressional elections, can the healthcare reform law be repealed, defunded or watered down in some way?