Will the Federal Government Shut Down Surgery Centers and Physician-Owned Hospitals? (11/24/08)

Posted by Jason Greis on December 9, 2008 under Whitepapers | Be the First to Comment |  Print

 As the Democrats take control of the House, the Senate and the Presidency many question the impact of such a change on physician-owned hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (“ASCs”).  The most significant question being: Will the federal government shut down and/or restrict physician-owned hospitals and ASCs?  The short answer to this question is: (1) no the Federal government will not shut down ASCs, and (2) maybe the Federal government will halt the development of new physician-owned hospitals and/or restrict the activities of and adopt new rules relating to existing physician-owned hospitals.  Please click here to view a copy of this White Paper written by Scott Becker and Elaine Gilmer of McGuireWoods.