Today's Top 20 Stories
  1. Vanderbilt Health acquires Tennessee cardiology practice

    Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center entered an agreement to acquire Tennova Healthcare's cardiology practice in Clarksville, Tenn.
  2. Connecticut halts big ASC sale over ownership, regulatory concerns

    The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy has pushed back against a proposed sale involving Constitution Surgery Alliance, citing concerns over governance and ownership changes affecting multiple ASCs, according to a Jan. 23 letter obtained by Becker’s.
  3. How private practices maximize reimbursements

    Sixty nine-percent of independent physicians collect payment at time of service to maximize reimbursements, according to a recent survey from healthcare software company Tebra published Jan. 30.
  1. A flurry of states introducing CRNA, anesthesia laws

    Since the start of 2025, lawmakers in five states have introduced legislation addressing anesthesia reimbursement policies and certified registered nurse anesthetist practice regulations. 
  2. The surge of hospital-affiliated physicians: 10 statistics to know

    Physician employment trends continue to shift as more leave private practice for hospital and corporate affiliations. 
  3. The 'win-win' model for hospitals, physician practices

    For physicians who might be eyeing a move from employed to independent practice models, the shift can be daunting. 
  4. Anesthesiology residents applying to pain medicine fellowships drops 45%

    Demand for anesthesiologists continues to rise. However, fellowship applications among anaesthesiology residents may be falling, according to a November study published in the January edition of Pain Practice.
  1. Updates on Midwestern ASCs in 30 days

    Here are six updates on ASCs in the Midwest, as reported by Becker's since Jan. 7:
  2. Mississippi outpatient center moving forward despite conflict with county, local hospital

    An outpatient medical complex is moving forward in South Mississippi without the support of county supervisors and nearby Singing River Health System, according to a Feb. 5 report from the Sun Herald.
  3. The ASC Quality Collaboration releases safety, quality assessment tool

    The ASC Quality Collaboration has released a safety and quality assessment tool, according to a Feb. 3 report from Ambulatory Surgery Center News.
  4. The road ahead for ASCs: 1 CEO's thoughts

    As a new federal government ushers in a wave of policy changes, ASCs are paying close attention to legislative changes and market trends as leaders plan for the years ahead. 
  1. Feds charge Virginia hospital in 'rare' fraud case: Why it's a big deal

    Chesapeake (Va.) Regional Medical Center has been indicted for allegations of healthcare fraud, among other claims, in a "rare move" that holds a hospital criminally liable for a physician's misconduct, WilmerHale attorneys wrote in an article published by JDSupra on Jan. 30. 
  2. 10 numbers on plummeting GI pay 

    Gastroenterology physicians are grappling with significant financial pressures as declining reimbursement rates fail to keep pace with the rising costs of medical practice
  3. GI professional fees increase following private equity acquisition: Study

    Private equity is playing an increasingly large role in healthcare specialties nationwide, including gastroenterology. 
  4. Iowa hospital adds GI Genius

    Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based St. Luke's Hospital is adding Medtronic's GI Genius module, according to a Feb. 3 report from CBS affiliate KGAN.
  5. Massachusetts man pleads guilty to impersonating physicians to secure prescriptions

    A man from Stoughton, Mass., has pleaded guilty to impersonating physicians to illegally obtain and sell prescription drugs, according to a Feb. 4 news release from the Justice Department. 
  6. Broward Health ends long-term anesthesia contract

    Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health has ended its long-term relationship with contracted anesthesia group Anesco, according to a Feb. 4 report from the South Florida Sun Sentinel. 
  7. The boomer-driven ASC boom

    Aging baby boomers are opening new opportunities for ASC growth. 
  8. New Jersey introduces bill to ban anesthesia time limits

    State lawmakers in New Jersey have introduced a bill to ban payers from placing time limits on anesthesia services.
  9. The burden of anesthesia on-call demands: 5 stats to know

    Anesthesiologists are on call an average of 58 days per year, according to a report from Physician Side Gigs, an online community of more than 195,000 physicians.

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