ASC News

Here are 16 acquisitions, expansions and mergers among ASCs reported on by Becker's since Nov. 1:

From an ASC closure to an acquisition spree, here are six moves Becker's has reported on since Dec. 2:

From teamwork to transparency, four healthcare CEOs recently spoke with Becker's about how to succeed in 2023.

A study released Dec. 9 from Medscape found that the majority of nurses in the U.S. are feeling either somewhat or very burned out this year. The highest rate of burnout was reported among licensed practical nurses. 

Almost half of nurses reported experiencing emotional abuse at work according to a Medscape survey of over 7,540 practicing nurses in the U.S.

A plurality of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses agree that workplace politics are the least rewarding aspect of their jobs, according to Medscape's Dec. 9 "Nurse Career Satisfaction" report, which surveyed over 7,540 practicing nurses. 

Lansing, Mich.-based Sparrow Health System and Ann Arbor-based University of Michigan Health have partnered to expand care for state residents, according to a Dec. 9 report from NBC affiliate WILX. 

California has passed a law that will go into effect next month barring any physician who has engaged in sexual misconduct with a patient from practicing in the state, according to a Dec. 9 report from Medscape. 

Here is a recap of changes CMS made to covered procedures, payments and more in 2022 for ASC leaders to know.

Here are the six largest ASC chains and their number of affiliated physicians in 2021 vs. 2022: