With federal enforcement intensifying and new compliance expectations on the horizon, physicians may face higher legal and financial exposure in 2026, according to a report from The post highlighted five risk areas that could trigger audits, penalties or liability for…
ASC Transactions & Valuation Issues
New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital will pay $6.8 million to settle allegations that it improperly paid a Westchester, N.Y.-based oncology practice to induce referrals that were then billed to Medicare and Medicaid, according to a Dec. 22 Justice Department news…
In a recent blog post, AMN Healthcare outlined the most common physician practice options available in 2026 to help physicians make an informed choice. Here’s a breakdown of the most common physician practice options available in 2026, according to the…
Here are seven updates to know on Nashville, Tenn.-based AmSurg’s 2025, as reported by Becker’s throughout the year. The company is one of the largest ASC operators in the U.S., supporting a network of more than 250 ASCs across 34…
The ASC industry, historically fragmented and independent, is shifting towards hybrid ownership structures involving hospitals, private equity firms and corporate healthcare platforms as financial pressures of independent practice become insurmountable for many. The rise of three-way joint ventures As payer…
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Physician practice consolidation continues to accelerate as hospitals, insurers and private equity firms expand their footprints across the U.S. healthcare system. Here are 50 statistics from 2025 studies that illustrate how physician M&A is reshaping care delivery, competition and physician…
Private equity investors are continuing to invest into physician specialties, driven by supply constraints, outpatient migration and cash flow, according to a Nov. 18 report from Focus Investment Bankers. Here’s a look into why each physician specialty is drawing investor…
Charlotte, N.C.-based Flagship Healthcare Properties has acquired a 13,921-square-foot medical outpatient building in Powell, Tenn., that is leased to Greater Knoxville Ear, Nose & Throat. Completed in 2023, the facility provides ENT, audiology, allergy and sleep medicine services in an…
Here are eight hospital deals that Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 1: 1. Terre Haute-based Union Hospital and Terre Haute Regional Hospital, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, finalized their merger. The news comes after the Indiana Department of…
Adam Berry, CEO of Summit Orthopedics, joined Becker’s to discuss the biggest sticking points Summit has faced as more orthopedic procedures shifted from hospitals to ASCs and how the organization worked with plans and associations to clear the path. Editor’s…