Today's Top 20 Stories
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What's going on with the No Surprises Act?
Here's are recent updates to the No Surprises Act and changes expected in 2025: -
Could a new wave of physicians return to private practice?
Around 77% of physicians have shifted away from independent practice and into employed models over the last decade, but some are unhappy with employment and are pivoting back to private practice. -
15 payers ranked by Medicare Advantage star ratings
MHH Healthcare, a San Juan, Puerto Rico-based MA insurer, holds the highest average star rating out of the 15 largest Medicare Advantage insurers by membership, according to an analysis from Chartis.
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LECOM opens $18M Pennsylvania ASC
The Lake Erie (Pa.) College of Osteopathic Medicine has opened a new ASC, according to an Oct. 15 report from TalkErie.com. -
Indiana medical office building closed due to fire
Mishawaka, Ind.-based St. Joseph Health System closed its medical offices and departments in its facility due to a power outage caused by a small fire, according to an Oct. 15 report from ABC 57. -
US Digestive Health welcomes 7 physicians
Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health, one of the nation's largest gastroenterology practices, has added seven new physicians to its network. -
New CMS transparency rules: 3 things to know
CMS has been phasing in new hospital price transparency requirements throughout 2024, with more changes set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.
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ASCs vs. anesthesia coverage: 10 things to know
ASCs continue to grapple with the anesthesia provider shortage as demand for outpatient surgeries grows. -
IV shortage: 5 key updates for ASCs
Hurricane Helene damaged a Baxter plant in Marion, N.C., that makes 60% of the nation's IV fluid products, in September, and hospitals are struggling amid the shortages. -
MyCardiologist adds Dr. Linda Koshy
South Miami, Fla.-based MyCardiologist added Linda Koshy, MD, to its medical staff. -
How to create a 'symphony' in GI practice management
Gastroenterology practices are faced with a spate of exciting innovations and consistent challenges.
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Florida IV fluid plant unscathed from Milton and 4 more supply chain updates
Here are the supply chain updates ASC leaders need to know this week. -
Texas Health earns certification for minimally invasive heart procedure
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has become the first facility in North Texas to earn the American College of Cardiology’s transcatheter valve certification, according to an Oct. 14 news release. -
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores: 10 things ASCs need to know
Walgreens will close 1,200 locations over the next three years, the company said in its Oct. 15 fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report. -
San Diego neurosurgeon charged in $100M insurance fraud case
A neurosurgeon was among four charged in connection with a scheme involving nearly $100 million in fraudulent workers' compensation charges, The Los Angeles Times reported Oct. 13. -
Optum posts $63.9B in Q3 revenue: 5 things to know
UnitedHealth Group's Optum earned $63.9 billion in total revenue in the third quarter of 2024 — an increase of 11.7% year over year, according to the company's financial report. -
$32M ASC opens in South Carolina
Greenville, S.C.-based Prisma Health has opened an outpatient surgery center in Greenville, the Greenville Journal reported Oct. 14. -
5 gastroenterologists in the headlines
Here are five gastroenterologists making headlines in the last month, as reported by Becker's: -
ASCs' new CMS survey: 5 things to know
Beginning in January 2025, the Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems will be mandatory for ASCs and HOPDs. The new survey from CMS will gauge patient satisfaction in Medicare-certified HOPDs and ASCs, focusing on communication, care quality and facility conditions, VMG Health reported Oct. 14. -
Physician practices' swinging pendulum of investment
Healthcare has been a focus of private-equity investment for years, driving consolidation throughout the industry.
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