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What hospitals posting rates
online means for ASCs
HHS now requires hospitals to publish
payer-specific negotiated rates online for
300 services. This article examines how
hospital price transparency could affect
ASCs.
Thriving in outpatient joint
replacements: 5 expert insights
Orthopedic surgery in ASCs has contin-
ued to accelerate over the past year. In
this article, five orthopedic surgeons share
the factors in their success with total joint
replacements in ASCs.
Nearly half of independent physicians think consolidation
in healthcare is inevitable, but the overwhelming majority
of small and independent practice owners believe they
should fight to stay independent. Six ASC leaders share
their take on consolidation in this article.
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What 6 ASC leaders think about
industry consolidation
Inside the
issue:
Physician growth slow-
ing as demand climbs:
8 things to know p. 9
Louisiana cardiology
ASC completes 1st
procedure p. 7
2 eye surgery centers
join Florida group p. 11
12 ASC expansions in
2020 p. 22
Tenet's strategic shift to
ASCs: 5 details p. 18
9 stats on GI salary, net
worth, jobs & more p. 39
10 cities with biggest annual physician pay growth p. 8
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