Marshall Health Network has moved its vascular surgery outpatient practice to a renovated space on the campus of St. Mary’s Medical Center. J. Chris Kitchen, MD, and Matthew Krantz, MD, lead the vascular surgery practice, according to a Dec. 17…
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The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office began investigating Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health in October after several physicians filed antitrust complaints about amended employment contracts, including changes to noncompete clauses. In a Dec. 17 report, Medscape outlines the details of the case…
The House will hold a vote to extend the ACA’s enhanced subsidies after four Republicans signed a Democratic-led discharge petition to force a vote, The Hill reported Dec. 17. Here are five things to know about the discharge petition and…
Here are 10 top-read news stories about ASCs and physician practices since Jan. 1: 1. On Oct. 1, a new UnitedHealthcare policy went into effect, cutting reimbursements to certified registered nurse anesthetists by 15%. The policy update was issued on…
From new leadership appointments to the opening of ASCs, here are seven accomplishments and updates to know on Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical Partners, as reported by Becker’s in 2025: The organization is one of the largest ASC development and management…
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House Speaker Mike Johnson has declined to call a vote to extend the ACA’s enhanced subsidies, increasing the likelihood that they will expire Dec. 31. According to a Dec. 17 report by NBC News, Mr. Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana,…
A Democratic proposal and a Republican alternative addressing ACA subsidies recently failed to pass a Senate vote, something that could be consequential to spine care, Vamsi Kancherla, MD, told Becker’s. Subsidies are expected to expire at the end of the…
The Leapfrog Groups released the recipients of its Top ASC Award for 2025. ASCs are recognized for their performance on quality and patient safety, including ethical billing and informed patient consent procedures, lower infection rates, prevention of medication errors and…
Jim Freund, managing partner at Physician Transaction Advisors, joined Becker’s to discuss how the biggest surprise he’s seen in the ASC partnership market is from lawmakers and regulators stepping in to block or scrutinize deals he believes are “really for…
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare hit an all-time high stock price of $218 on Nov. 25, marking a major milestone in its ongoing portfolio overhaul and accelerating investment in ambulatory care through United Surgical Partners International. As of Dec. 12, Tenet stock…