Today's Top 20 Stories
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6 new Ohio ASC projects
Here are six ASCs in Ohio that were opened, announced or expanded this year, as reported by Becker's in 2024: -
Top physician practices for gastroenterology: Castle Connolly
Connecticut GI in Rocky Hill, Conn., is the top physician practice for gastroenterology, according to a ranking by Castle Connolly. -
Top hospitals, health systems for gastroenterology: Castle Connolly
Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital and New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health are the top hospital and health system, respectively, for gastroenterology, according to a ranking by Castle Connolly.
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ORA Orthopedics to build $50M facility, ASC
Bettendorf, Iowa-based ORA Orthopedics plans to build a 113,000-square-foot headquarters and ASC, The Quad City Times reported March 22. -
$1.8B in 3 years: The acquisitions driving Tenet's growth
Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, has inked more than $1.8 billion in acquisitions since 2021, Tenet said in its annual report filed with the SEC on Feb. 16. -
Healthcare worker minimum wage by state
The minimum wage increased for 22 states at the beginning of the year, giving a pay boost to nearly 10 million workers. -
4 new Texas ASCs in 2024
Here are four ASCs in Texas that were opened, announced or expanded this year, as reported by Becker's in 2024:
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6 large health systems diving headfirst into ASC growth
From California to New York, major health systems across the country are making a splash in the ASC market. -
The Change Healthcare cyberattack continues to plague physicians
On Feb. 21, Change Healthcare reported "enterprise-wide connectivity issues" that turned into a cybersecurity incident that rocked the U.S. health system. -
Colonoscopy costs at ASCs vs. HOPDs in each state
The average cost of a colonoscopy at a hospital outpatient department is $1,608, compared to $1,136 at an ASC, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health's cost calculator. -
Knee arthroscopy costs at ASCs vs. HOPDs in each state
The average cost of a knee arthroscopy with cartilage removal at a hospital outpatient department in California is $6,063, compared to $3,959 at an ASC, according to data from insurance company Sidecar Health's cost calculator.
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The ASC companies making waves
Here are three ASC companies that have been making headlines over the last few months. -
UCLA Health names Dr. Priscilla Hsue as chief of cardiology
Priscilla Hsue, MD, has been named chief of the division of cardiology at Los Angeles-based UCLA Health. -
Salem Regional set to open $40M ASC, outpatient center
Salem (Ohio) Regional Medical Center's new outpatient pavilion is set to open its doors in Columbiana, NBC affiliate WFMJ reported March 20. -
5 hospitals laying off employees: What it could mean for ASCs
While layoffs are slowing at hospitals and health systems as margins improve, some are still having to cut staff due to financial issues. -
Virginia physician sentenced for prescribing, distributing over 1M oxycodone pills
Kirsten Ball, MD, a former physician in Arlington, Va., was sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally prescribing and distributing more than 1 million oxycodone pills. -
Stark law's unintended consequences
Some of the largest recoveries by the Justice Department in the last year were Stark law violations, and some leaders worry the policy is hurting physicians rather than preventing corruption. -
Top physician practices for cardiology: Castle Connolly
Castle Connolly ranked the top physician practices for heart and vascular care for 2024. -
Where employees are quitting
Delaware is the state with the highest job resignation rate, according to personal finance site WalletHub. -
ASCs wary as labor costs outpace reimbursements
Thomas Feldman, CEO of the Peoria, Ill.-based Center for Health ASC, joined Becker's to discuss ASC disruptors and growth opportunities.
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