Today's Top 20 Stories
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How physicians want to reform 1 of their 'biggest challenges'
Physicians are spending more time than ever on prior authorizations for treatments and procedures, which many say has a negative impact on patient care. -
Free-standing ASC proposed in Florida
Plans for a free-standing ASC in St. Augustine, Fla., are under review, according to a Nov. 6 report by the Jacksonville Daily Record. -
Certificate of need issued to contested Alabama ASC
The Health Care Authority of the City of Hoover (Ala.) was issued its certificate of need for the Riverwalk Health and Wellness Center after being given initial approval in August, ABC News 3340 reported Nov. 5.
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CarePoint files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy: 5 things ASCs need to know
CarePoint Health Systems, based in Jersey City, N.J., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Nov. 3 to continue operating its facilities while financially restructuring. -
4 athletes undergoing surgeries at ASCs
Several major athletes have undergone key surgeries over the years, with some opting for ASC-based procedures. -
Physician advocacy groups slam CMS' pay cut
CMS released its 2025 physician payment rule, which includes a 2.83% conversion factor decrease from 2024. -
ASC pay increase a 'huge win' for some, too 'slow' for others
CMS finalized a reimbursement increase of 2.9% for ASCs meeting quality reporting requirements next year.
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Where 5 ASC giants stand
Here are the number of ASCs and affiliated physicians at five of the biggest ASC chains in the U.S.: -
Florida medical office building sells for $36.79M
A Boca Raton, Fla.-based medical office building has sold for $36.79 million, down from $50 million in its 2021 trade, according to a Nov. 5 report from the South Florida Business Journal. -
Indiana physician, 12 others charged in drug trafficking scheme
Martin Maassen, MD, a physician in Lafayette, Ind., and 12 individuals in western Pennsylvania have been charged with conspiring to distribute and possess oxycodone and other drugs in two separate but related indictments. -
Major health systems keep offloading hospitals
Massive healthcare sell-offs are impacting ASCs in various markets, including changes in competitive dynamics, reimbursement rates and opportunities for partnerships.
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Donald Trump clinches presidency: 15 notes for ASCs
Former President Donald Trump has surpassed 270 electoral votes and been elected the 47th president of the United States. -
Emory Healthcare opens ASC
Atlanta-based Emory Healthcare has opened an outpatient and imaging facility in Dunwoody, Ga. -
Anesthesia malpractice claims at ASCs: 5 things to know
Freestanding ASC claims accounted for almost half of all anesthesia-related malpractice cases, according to a recent study published in the International Anesthesia Research Society journal that analyzed anesthesia malpractice claims. -
Louisiana anesthesiologist, guitarist, dies at 81
James Eddy, MD, an interventional pain management physician and anesthesiologist in Lake Charles, La., has passed away at 81, according to a Nov. 6 obituary published by American Press. -
ASC administrator compensation, workforce in 2024
Here are five notes on the ASC administrator workforce and compensation in 2024: -
5 cardiologists in the headlines
Here are five cardiologist making headlines in the last month, as reported by Becker's: -
Hospital facility fees double those of ASCs: Study
Hospital facility fees are more than double those of ASCs for common outpatient procedures, according to a Nov. 5 study published by the American Journal of Managed Care. -
USPI bets big on high-acuity procedures
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare's ASC arm, is emphasizing high-acuity procedures to fuel its expansion. -
Physicians' pay problem intensifies
Concerns among physicians about the future of healthcare have intensified following CMS finalizing a 2.83% physician pay cut Nov. 1.
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