Here are seven things ASC leaders should know for April 3, 2017.
Republicans expect low-income subsidies to continue through 2017, possibly 2018
Republican legislators said they expect the government will continue paying billions in health insurance subsidies to low-income individuals through 2017 and possibly 2018. The House of Representatives won a lawsuit that could stop subsidy payments on President Donald Trump's urging, but analysts believe a mass exodus of payers would follow. Senior Republicans, including Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said the funding will continue for the present time.
Lawrence General Hospital opening $56M surgery center
Lawrence (Mass.) General Hospital is putting the finishing touches on its $56 million surgery center, slated to open April 2017. The Santagati Center, named in honor of longtime hospital supporters, features a hybrid operating room and seven standard operating rooms. The hybrid room can accommodate both minimally invasive and open surgical procedures.
Capital Digestive Care CEO Dr. Arnold Levy retiring; Taps Dr. Michael Weinstein as replacement
Arnold G. Levy, MD, is retiring as CEO of Silver Spring, Md.-based Capital Digestive Care. The board elected Michael Weinstein, MD, to replace Dr. Levy. Dr. Weinstein is Capital Digestive Care's vice president. Dr. Levy has been CEO and president since Capital Digestive Care's inception in 2009.
Will Anthem really leave the ACA insurance exchanges?
Anthem hinted toward leaving the ACA insurance exchanges. Anthem's management team told Jefferies analysts the health insurer, which sells plans under Blue Cross Blue Shield, is "leaning toward" leaving most of the insurance exchanges where it sells plans currently.
Iowa Medicaid bailout could cost US taxpayers $225M
Iowa state officials agreed to bail out three private Medicaid managed-care companies through a risk-corridor agreement. The decision would cost the state approximately $10 million, but it could cost the federal government up to $225 million.
AAAHC recognizes Bernard A. Kershner Innovations in Quality Improvement Award winners
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care recognized Salt Lake City-based Utah Student Health Center and PAMF Surgery Center Fremont (Calif.) with the Bernard A. Kershner Innovations in Quality Improvement Award.
Somnia Anesthesia calls for 5th annual anesthesiologist of the year nominations
New Rochelle, N.Y.-based Somnia Anesthesia opened nominations for its fifth annual Anesthesiologist of the Year Award on March 30, 2017. Anesthesiologists can nominate fellow anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, physicians or other healthcare professionals.