North American Partners in Anesthesia has appointed JoAnna Nicholson, JD, as its new senior vice president and chief legal officer. According to a Sept. 29 news release, Ms. Nicholson is returning to NAPA after her previous role as chief legal…
Author: Francesca Mathewes
Autonomy is a chief concern for physicians in 2025, as an increase in the corporatization of physicians has diminished their sense of independence within their practice. This is one of the draws of working at an ASC for many physicians,…
Workforce shortages persist across all of healthcare, but are especially acute in anesthesia. In order to adapt, ASCs are getting creative in their strategies for recruiting and retaining top anesthesia talent, exploring non-monetary benefits to set themselves apart from others…
The ASC industry is dynamic and growing as healthcare organizations — from physician groups to private equity firms — look to invest in ASC development and growth. Five ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to share their advice for those just…
Rural ASCs face unique challenges as staffing shortages and gaps in care tend to be more acute in these markets. Amanda Ryan, DO, CEO and owner of Advanced ASC of Carlsbad, N.M., told Becker’s that her ASC’s geography plays a…
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Southlake, Texas-based Retina Consultants of America has acquired St. Louis-based The Retina Institute, adding it to RCA’s nationwide network of retina specialists. According to a news release shared with Becker’s Sept. 25, TRI services more than 40,000 patients across MIssouri…
Becker’s has reported on 12 new endoscopy centers or ASCs including endoscopy suites being planned, constructed or announced so far in 2025. Here’s a breakdown by state: 1. Utah: 3 2. Mississippi: 3 3. Arkansas: 2 4. Missouri: 1 5.…
The incidence of colorectal cancer among U.S. adults, particularly in people under 50, has been climbing rapidly in recent years. Gastrointestinal cancers overall — including colorectal, stomach and pancreatic — are rising more quickly than any other type of cancer…
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health has opened a new ASC in Old Bridge, N.J., NJBiz reported Sept. 24. The multispecialty ASC spans 72,000-square-feet and will be open to patients starting Sept. 29. The facility will offer urgent care, heart and…
ApolloMD Business Services, an Atlanta-based management services organization, disclosed a security incident affecting several of its physician practice clients, according to a Sept. 24 report by HIPAA Journal. ApolloMD identified unusual activity within its network on May 22. An investigation…