Inflation remains one of the biggest concerns for ASC and physician practice leaders as costs from everything from supplies to real estate continue to rise at a rate faster than that of reimbursement increases. Inflation, measured by the Consumer Price…
Author: Francesca Mathewes
The New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council is considering a change to regulations surrounding what procedures can be performed at ASCs, The National Law Review reported Feb. 10. The change, up for consideration at the legislature’s Feb.…
Rising costs, often connected to inflation, have been cited as one of the top concerns for ASC leaders in the year ahead—especially when it comes to labor and supplies. “ASCs are still one of the most efficient sites of care,…
There are 1,3000 active anesthesiology physician group practices in the U.S., according to December 2025 data from Definitive Healthcare. Here is a look inside the five largest physician group practices by number of anesthesiologists: 1. Northwell Health Physician Partners: 2.…
Representatives in South Dakota are deliberating a bill that would adjust the laws surrounding noncompete agreements for healthcare facilities, Dakota News Now reported Feb. 9. The bill would limit the use of contracts that prohibit use of commercial or residential…
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As new procedures, payer incentives and technology all align to boost opportunities in the ASC space, leaders are tasked with finding the careful balance between timely progress and development and the constant optimization of existing services. Jessica Pfister, senior director…
Joint ventures between health systems, hospitals, independent ASCs, surgeons and other third party groups have become the new face of mergers and acquisitions in the industry. Here are three recent joint venture deals in the ASC industry: 1. Charleston, S.C.-based…
The FTC has been active in the healthcare space recently as pressure builds in the debates surrounding prescription drug prices, healthcare consolidation and noncompete agreements for physicians and other clinicians. Here are three recent updates on the FTC: 1. The…
ASCs have taken center stage of many hospital and health systems’ growth and development strategies in recent years as they look to expand access and lower costs while aligning with value-based initiatives. This includes academic health systems, some of which…
The ASC industry faces an array of pressures in the year ahead, from rising costs and payer issues and a struggling physician workforce. As the demand for surgical services in the U.S. intensifies with an aging population, many ASC leaders…