12 Major Issues Facing the Surgery Center Industry - Becker's ASC
WEBJul 11, 2011 · Dr. Lambert and Luke Lambert, CEO of ASCOA, identify 12 of the top issues currently facing ASCs which are contributing to this industry-wide feeling. 1. Disappearance of out-of-network. The opportunity for surgery centers to bill OON is disappearing, Dr. Lambert says. "Whether people like to admit it or not, we've been dependent on OON or …
Hybrid ASC is up and running with 43 cardiac partners: 6 things to …
WEBAfter acquiring an ASC earlier this year, US Cardio Partners equipped it with a catheterization lab. The hybrid facility is now open to patients, CEO Cliff Crossett said in a phone interview with Becker's ASC Review. Six things to know: 1. US Cardio, a management services company, purchased Henderson, Nev.-based Seven Hills …
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WEBA former billing manager for AmSurg-affiliated Affiliated Endoscopy Services of Clifton (N.J.) has filed a lawsuit against the ASC alleging employment discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, according to court documents obtained by Becker's.
Flagship Healthcare Properties' hold on ASC real estate: 5 things …
WEBMar 16, 2023 · Charlotte, N.C.-based healthcare real estate firm Flagship Healthcare Properties is becoming one of the largest owners of ASC properties in the nation, acquiring 11 ASC buildings in 2022.. Here are five things to know about Flagship's ASC investments: In 2022, Flagship made acquisitions in eight states, totaling 180,000 new square feet of …
Environmental cleanliness in an ambulatory care setting: 5 things …
WEBAug 21, 2017 · Despite their best efforts, infection and prevention leaders can struggle to keep facilities, especially in ASCs, due to limited resources available to implement a standardized environmental cleaning program. However, as all settings of care are susceptible to infection, ambulatory leaders must have infection prevention on their …
8 things to know about colonoscopies and ASCs - Becker's ASC
WEBMar 12, 2024 · Here are eight things about ASC-based colonoscopies that leaders should know: Several major health systems have added AI-assisted colonoscopy devices, such as Iterative Health's Skout and Medtronic's GI Genius, in the last two years, which could help decrease the miss rate of adenomas.; The average cost of a colonoscopy in outpatient …
AGA, ACG, ASGE: Safe Surgery Checklist for GI ASCs - Becker's ASC
WEBFeb 13, 2014 · The checklist is designed as a basic template that serves as a quality and safety measurement tool. Before administering anesthesia. • Confirm patient identity. • Engage parents, guardians and patient (when applicable) • Confirm procedure to be performed. • Confirm written consent. • Confirm anesthesia and medication check.
Why medical office buildings, ASCs are attracting more interest …
WEBSep 15, 2021 · ASCs, single-tenant medical office buildings and facility-based outpatient centers are where the firms will be looking to invest their billion-dollar warchest. Over the past four years, Cornerstone has acquired more than $150 million in healthcare assets, including 12 properties comprising medical office buildings, ASCs and clinics.
Optum, Steward physician group deal called off - Becker's ASC
WEBJun 28, 2024 · 1. In March, Optum subsidiary Collaborative Care Holdings filed a notice with the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission to acquire the physician group, Stewardship Health, for an undisclosed amount. 2. Dallas-based Steward and Optum, which has nearly 90,000 affiliated physicians, had not finalized a purchase agreement. 3.
6 key trends when buying and financing ASC ownership - Becker's …
WEBAug 28, 2017 · Here are six key observations from the report: 1. Around two-thirds of ASCs are 100 percent physician-owned or joint ventures between physician owners, hospitals and/or ASC management companies. 2. The ASC market has been saturated, as physicians are not building many new centers each year. Instead, physicians interested …