Four surgeons practicing together, ophthalmologists, for example, plan to build their own ASC. It goes without saying that they would think that distributions from their ASC must be in proportion to ownership interests. But that’s not necessarily true.
Physicians (and others) considering forming a Medicare certified ASC have to be very careful about not confusing the ASC entity’s purpose.
ASCs can be great investments for physicians – as long as they’re real. But if all they are are rainbows, unicorns, and clear blue skies, then you’d better stay away.
Ride along with Mark as he talks about the need to question numbers presented as facts in connection with healthcare investment opportunities.
Hospitals purchased physician practices, employed and otherwise aligned physicians, and pushed into outpatient care.
Hospitals purchased physician practices, employed and otherwise aligned physicians, and pushed into outpatient care.
ASCs can be great investments for physicians. Oh, as long as they are real.
You can see why it’s so tempting for unscrupulous hospital CEOs to offer kickbacks to physicians.
In the long run, this will only slow down, not defeat, the fact that ASCs are the preferred site of surgical services.
Need a marketing consultant to help grow your ASC? You might want to check with your carriers first.