ASC News

Becker's has reported on six hospitals or health systems shuttering services in the last month:

Two physicians recently sued Hay, Kan.-based HaysMed, alleging issues in the noncompete clauses of their employment contracts. 

Becker's reported on three hospital closures in December, which could shift how ASCs in these markets operate. 

An Arkansas-based drug wholesaler will pay $1.5 million to settle allegations it violated the kickback laws through a scheme where it submitted fraudulent bills to federal workers compensation programs for pain creams. 

Here is a state-by-state breakdown of hospital and health system layoffs that took place or were announced in 2024, as reported by Becker's:

Amazon Medical has been sued by the family of a late California man, who allegedly died after a virtual healthcare visit with the company. 

Tenet's United Surgical Partners International and Optum's SCA Health are the two largest ASC chains by number of centers. 

Here are 10 major ASC lawsuits Becker's reported on in 2024 that shook the industry:

Raleigh-based University of North Carolina Health Rex is facing a lawsuit from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission accusing the provider of failing to accommodate an employee's religious beliefs and firing her for failing to get vaccinated for COVID-19, ABC11 reported…

CMS recently released its 2025 physician payment rule, which included a 2.83% cut to physician payments, marking the fifth consecutive year of cuts.