Author: Francesca Mathewes

Cardiology is the fastest-growing ASC specialty and, as such, has been drawing attention from private equity groups and other consolidators, as cardiovascular procedures continue to migrate to the ASC setting. 

As healthcare continues to adapt and evolve to shifting market forces, medical office buildings have become a target for healthcare real estate investors.

Here are five numbers shaping the ASC industry as we begin 2025:

More than 100 women have filed a new lawsuit against Barry Brock, MD, an OB-GYN at Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, alleging sexual misconduct. In doing so, they joined 60 other women who had previously accused him of similar charges,…

Here are five hospitals consolidating since Dec. 25, as reported by Becker's:

Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Marshfield (Wis.) Clinic Health System have finalized a merger and are now operating singularly as Sanford Health, Valley News Live reported Jan. 2. 

The fate of noncompete agreements has been in flux recently as changes to the FTC remain possible under a new presidential administration and the clauses remain the subject of lawsuits in healthcare.  

Here are what three ASC leaders told Becker's they see coming down the pipeline as procedures continue to migrate from the hospital to ASC setting in 2025.

Scott Saffold, MD, and his practice will pay $625,000 to resolve allegations that he and his medical practice falsely billed government healthcare programs. 

Here are five anesthesia groups bringing innovative practices and business strategies to the industry: