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Optum to close facility, laying off 129: What ASCs need to know
Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, will lay off 129 employees as it closes a Change Healthcare facility in Toledo, Ohio, according to regulatory documents filed with the state May 16. -
Physician pay in 2024: 5 fast facts
Here are five statistics providing insight on the pay of physicians in the U.S., using data from Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2024. -
10 ASCs hiring administrators
Here are 10 ASCs across the U.S. that have posted job listings for administrators within the last month: -
Houston ASC closed in the wake of deadly thunderstorm
A severe thunderstorm passed through Houston on May 16, bringing torrential rain and high-speed winds that resulted in at least five deaths, according to a May 17 report from the Houston Chronicle. -
The 7 states allowing PAs to work across state lines
While physicians and nurses have been afforded the opportunity to practice across state lines, particularly in temporary roles, physician assistants have yet to enjoy the same benefits, according to a May 17 report from Medscape. -
How the wealth of 10 physician billionaires has evolved
Ten physician billionaires' net worth has grown in the last three years to reach a combined worth of $49.7 billion. -
New York physician sentenced for illegally prescribing opioids
A physician in East Norwich, N.Y., has been ordered to close his practice and surrender his license for illegal opioid prescription, News 12 Long Island reported May 16. -
Texas ophthalmology surgery center suffers data breach
Victoria (Texas) Eye Center, Victoria Surgery Center and Victoria Vision Center alerted patients of a data breach, according to a May 17 news release. -
Research Shows Pip Care “Significantly Improves Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction with Surgery.”
Research, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, demonstrated that patients who participated in a pilot program at the UPMC Center for Perioperative Care, and used Pip Care, experienced optimized perioperative care, an improved surgical experience, and better clinical outcomes. -
3 state bills to expand APRN practice scope die in committee
Three bills in the Mississippi legislature that would allow advanced practice registered nurses to practice without physician supervision have been killed, according to a May 16 report from the American Medical Association. -
Summit Surgery Center partners with Regent Surgical for orthopedic care
Troy, Mich.-based Summit Surgery Center is partnering with Regent Surgical to bolster access to orthopedic care. -
Indiana physician pleads guilty to Medicaid fraud, obstruction of justice
A Muncie, Ind. physician has pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud, among other charges, Muncie Star Press reported May 14. -
The top 96 ASCs in California: US News
U.S. News & World Report released its inaugural ranking of best ambulatory surgery centers May 14 — which included 96 in California. -
Banner Health's ASC strategy: 3 updates
Phoenix-based Banner Health has worked to expand its reach in the ASC market since 2020. -
Tenet's rise to the top: 5 years of growth
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent organization of United Surgical Partners International, has seen enormous growth within the last five years. -
Florida's highest-performing ASCs
U.S. News & World Report announced its first ratings of the highest-performing ASCs on May 14. -
What's new with Kaiser?
From executive promotions to layoffs, here are five updates from Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente since April 25: -
The country's highest-performing ASCs: U.S. News
U.S. News & World Report announced its first ratings of the best ambulatory surgery centers on May 14. -
The 3 states with the most top-ranked ASCs
U.S. News & World Report has released its inaugural list of the top ASCs in the nation, recognizing hundreds of facilities across four categories, including urology, orthopedics, gastroenterology and ophthalmology. -
The best ASCs in the 5 largest US cities
U.S. News & World Report has released its inaugural list highlighting thousands of the top ASCs across the nation.
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