Becker’s ASC

Cardiology is exploding in the outpatient setting as technology advances physicians’ ability to perform cardiovascular procedures outside of the hospital and CMS expands its coverage of these procedures in the ASC setting.  Charleen Tackett, administrator of Houston-based Vital Heart &…

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology urged the Department of Education to reconsider its proposal to define education for certified registered nurse anesthetists as a non-professional degree, which would cap unsubsidized student loans for future CRNAs at $100,000.  In a…

Ophthalmologists have raised concerns about a bill in the New Hampshire State House that would expand laser treatment certifications for optometrists, according to a Dec. 9 report from ABC affiliate WMUR 9.  House Bill 349 would allow optometrists to be…

Assurance and risk management provider DNV has launched an accreditation service for ASCs. The model provides a three-year accreditation, which is based on annual quality-of-care surveys, according to a Dec. 10 news release from DNV.  The program aims to help…

Greg DeConciliis, administrator of Boston Out-Patient Surgical Suites and president of the Massachusetts Association of Ambulatory Surgery Centers, told Becker’s that he sees volume growth and operational discipline as the clearest path through today’s cost pressures. “The only solution is…

Outpatient spine surgery is an area of the specialty that’s accelerating. Here are nine key studies to know about outpatient spine surgery and procedures from 2025: 1. A study from Plano-based Texas Back Institute found positive clinical results for patients having hybrid…

Private equity groups have significantly expanded their footprint in healthcare and in the ASC industry over the last decade — and several states have responded with new, stricter regulations around corporate healthcare deals.  Here is a look at three different…

Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Healthcare Properties has acquired a fully leased ASC in Pensacola, Fla. The facility houses The Endoscopy Center and was built for Gastroenterology Associates of Pensacola, now part of Miami-based Gastro Health, according to a Dec. 1 news…

Private equity firms have become major players in the ASC industry through targeted acquisitions, platform building and strategic investments, according to an October report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project. 2016: Kelso & Company purchased PE GI Solutions (formerly known…

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners is one of the country’s largest ASC operators, with more than 200 centers across 33 states. In 2025, the company doubled down on high-acuity outpatient growth and recycled capital out of heavier hospital assets into de…