October 2023 Issue of Becker's ASC Review
ON THE COVER
Where independent ASCs stand today
Consolidation can feel like a looming threat to the ASC industry, but the majority of surgery centers remain independent.
The 3 trends keeping ASC leaders up at night
Here are three major trends on which ASC leaders are hyper-focused in 2023:
The biggest misconceptions about gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is a very common medical specialty, but it is not without its misconceptions.
Why these health systems are investing in ASCs
Several health systems are looking toward ASCs to make care more accessible and create avenues for cost-effective outpatient care.
Optum's powerful physician workforce: 5 stats to know
Optum is the largest employer of physicians in the country, with 70,000 employed or aligned.
Where nurses, CDC don't see eye to eye
National Nurses United's recent scrutiny over the CDC's proposed masking standards in hospitals is the latest example of the two entities not seeing eye to eye on infection control.
The perfect CEO personality? No such thing
CEO personality is correlated to company culture, but what works for one organization may not serve another, defying the notion of a universal chief executive archetype.
'We have to adjust': 5 ASC leaders on meeting workforce expectations
Five ASC administrators joined Becker's to share their predictions on what the future holds for the outpatient surgery workforce.
The role ASCs may play in primary care
While ASCs are designed to be hyper-focused on providing outpatient surgical procedures for patients, sometimes they are forced to deal with patient care encounters beyond their intended scope.
Good news, bad news for physicians
Here are three pieces of good news and three pieces of bad news for physicians:
ASC Management
Good news, bad news for physicians
Here are three pieces of good news and three pieces of bad news for physicians:
ASC operator to pay $8.9M to settle false claims allegations
Oliver Street Dermatology, a Texas management company that operates dermatology practices, ASCs and pathology laboratories, has agreed to pay $8.9 million to settle self-reported allegations that it violated Stark law.
The 3 trends keeping ASC leaders up at night
Here are three major trends on which ASC leaders are hyper-focused in 2023:
3 California nurse practitioners suing for the title of 'Dr.'
Three California nurse practitioners are suing the state for the right to identify using the term "doctor," claiming they have earned the right after receiving their doctorates of nursing practice, according to a Sept. 15 report from the American Medical Association.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
'We have to adjust': 5 ASC leaders on meeting workforce expectations
Five ASC administrators joined Becker's to share their predictions on what the future holds for the outpatient surgery workforce.
The role ASCs may play in primary care
While ASCs are designed to be hyper-focused on providing outpatient surgical procedures for patients, sometimes they are forced to deal with patient care encounters beyond their intended scope.
ORTHOPEDICS
Setting the tone: The music spine surgeons listen to in the OR
Music is an important part of people's daily lives, and for surgeons the right playlist can help set the grounds for a confident, successful surgery.
EmergeOrtho, OrthoCarolina form orthopedic care alliance
Durham, N.C.-based EmergeOrtho and Charlotte, N.C.-based OrthoCarolina are teaming up to form HiVE of the Carolinas, according to a Sept. 7 news release.
GASTROENTROLOGY
The biggest misconceptions about gastroenterology
Gastroenterology is a very common medical specialty, but it is not without its misconceptions.
Why gastroenterologists 'breathed a sigh of relief' when UHC rolled back prior authorization plans
In June, UnitedHealthcare announced its new advanced notification for patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopies, capsule endoscopies, diagnostic colonoscopies and surveillance colonoscopies.
The advice gastroenterologists would give their younger selves
Three gastroenterologists recently joined Becker's to share the advice they would give their younger selves.
Gastroenterologist billing $1.5M higher than average
The annual average billing amount to commercial payers from medical specialists is around $3.8 million, according to AMN Healthcare's "2023 Review of Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiting Incentives" report released July 24.
TRANSACTIONS
Why these health systems are investing in ASCs
Several health systems are looking toward ASCs to make care more accessible and create avenues for cost-effective outpatient care.
Walmart eyes physician group purchase: What ASCs need to know
Walmart is allegedly interested in purchasing majority ownership in ChenMed, a chain of primary care clinics, according to a report from Bloomberg.
New Jersey medical office building sells for $4.62M
An 18,000-square-foot medical office building in Florham Park, N.J., has been acquired by Desai Holdings for $4.62 million, according to a Sept. 14 report from ConnectCRE.
Connecticut medical office building sells for $1M
A medical office building near Bridgeport Hospital Milford (Conn.) Campus has sold for nearly $1 million, according to a Sept. 5 report from Hartford Business.
Where independent ASCs stand today
Consolidation can feel like a looming threat to the ASC industry, but the majority of surgery centers remain independent.
HEALTHCARE NEWS
Where nurses, CDC don't see eye to eye
National Nurses United's recent scrutiny over the CDC's proposed masking standards in hospitals is the latest example of the two entities not seeing eye to eye on infection control.
Joint Commission creates sustainable hospital certification
The Joint Commission has announced a new, voluntary certification for hospitals and health systems to achieve sustainable healthcare practices.
Healthcare CFOs' No. 1 concern
Health plan and health system CFOs point to the current economic situation when asked to identify their top concern, according to a Sept. 14 survey from Deloitte.
Health systems revamp physician strategy
Health systems are seeking a new physician strategy as the healthcare ecosystem changes.
The perfect CEO personality? No such thing
CEO personality is correlated to company culture, but what works for one organization may not serve another, defying the notion of a universal chief executive archetype.