Author: Francesca Mathewes

Laurel, Va.-based Virginia Care Partners, an affiliate of HCA Virginia in Richmond, has established a partnership with Pearl Health, a technology platform geared specifically toward independent physician practices, IT News Online reported Jan. 8. 

Here are the most recent updates on five ASC giants as 2025 begins: 

A Jan. 7 bipartisan Senate report titled "Profits Over Patients: The Harmful Effects of Private Equity on the U.S. Health Care System" heavily scrutinized private equity involvement in healthcare, particularly in underserved and rural communities. 

Lewiston-based Central Maine Healthcare will be acquired by Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare Foundation pending regulatory approval, WMTW reported Jan. 8.

A Texas physician had his medical license suspended after he was accused of being impaired during several procedures, The Fresno Bee reported Jan. 8.

Cardiac catheterization labs have been gaining steam as an outpatient venture, as more cardiovascular procedures migrate to the ASC setting. 

The Lina Khan-led Federal Trade Commission is making one final attempt to secure a ban on worker noncompete agreements just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, which is expected to usher in new FTC leadership. 

Walgreens Boots Alliance faced major headwinds into 2024 as the company confronted significant challenges in its efforts to expand into primary care. 

A Medscape report released Jan. 8 indicated that personalized interventions may "significantly" reduce preoperative anxiety in patients. 

Downers Grove, Ill.-based Duly Health and Care, one of the largest multispecialty groups in the Midwest, has finalized an $18.6 million deal with Visage Imaging, a radiology vendor.