Is Optum's rumored Surgery Partners deal a 'step toward …
Oct 21, 2024 · UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum, has set its sights on acquiring Brentwood, Tenn.-based ASC operator Surgery Partners, leaving industry leaders concerned about the potential effects.. Sources told Bloomberg that private equity firm TPG is also an interested buyer, along with other private equity firms. The deal is in its early stages and is not confirmed, according to the report.
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California and Massachusetts both attempted to pass legislation that would tighten regulations around private equity transactions in healthcare, but it is unlikely that either state will see the proposed bills become law before the end of 2024, Bloomberg reported Dec. 22.
7 ASCs coming to the South - beckersasc.com
Nov 20, 2024 · Here are seven new ASCs that have opened, earned approval or started construction in the South that Becker's has reported on since Nov. 6:. 1. Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority, an affiliate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, is opening a new Birmingham-based ambulatory care facility in December.. 2.
ASCs in 2023: A Year in Review - Becker's ASC
Feb 13, 2024 · The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) sector continued to evolve in 2023, reflecting a trend of steady growth, higher-acuity cases, and some changing regulations. 2023 featured continued consolidation through a combination of investment by prominent ASC platforms and acquisitions made by new entrants in the market.
'The ASC shift is real': Zimmer Biomet's latest ASC play
Jul 2, 2024 · As interest in ASCs grows among physicians, administrators and patients, health systems, corporate entities and private equity groups are venturing into the outpatient surgery sector.
Optum sets sights on Surgery Partners acquisition - Becker's ASC
Aug 23, 2024 · UnitedHealth Group, parent company of Optum, is one of the potential buyers of Brentwood, Tenn.-based ASC operator Surgery Partners, Bloomberg reported Aug. 23. Sources told Bloomberg that private equity firm TPG is also an interested buyer.Surgery Partners is also drawing interest from other PE firms and strategic bidders.
9 key ASC industry stats to know headed into 2024 - Becker's ASC
Nov 6, 2023 · The number of ASCs nationwide is growing rapidly headed into 2024, with over 11,000 Medicare- and non-Medicare-certified facilities across the country.
10 things to know about Surgical Care Affiliates - Becker's ASC
Mar 29, 2021 · Deerfield, Ill.-based Surgical Care Affiliates grew steadily in 2020 despite pandemic setbacks. Three months into 2021, the company has already acquired several new ASCs and plans to add more in the coming months.
Anesthesia - Becker's ASC
Dec 20, 2024 · News and guidance on outpatient anesthesia issues. After significant pushback from providers and the general public, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has recently reversed its decision on a controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy update that would have introduced a new reimbursement structure based on CMS physician work time values.
Coder's Guide to ASC and Physician Practice Modifiers
Modifiers (usually 2-digits) are added to the main procedure code to signify that the procedure has been altered by a distinct factor. Modifiers are accepted by most payors. Modifiers can increase or decrease reimbursement. They can also cause claims not to pay properly or deny if …