Author: Francesca Mathewes

The legal and financial environment surrounding malpractice premiums and lawsuits has intensified as awards of more than $10 million become increasingly commonplace in healthcare. Here are six things to know about the malpractice environment across the U.S. in 2026:  1.…

Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Health System has launched the MVHS Weight Loss Center, replacing its previous bariatric surgery program and expanding obesity care services. The center offers surgical options such as Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and vertical sleeve gastrectomy, alongside medical…

The state of Tennessee is currently on track to repeal its 50-year-old certificate-of-need laws by Dec. 1, 2027, a move that will reverberate throughout the state’s healthcare ecosystem.  However, the current standing law continues to complicate efforts to improve rural…

Here are four notable developments in cardiology since Dec. 29, 2025, from surgical breakthroughs to leadership appointments:  1. Bay City, Mich.-based McLaren Bay Region vascular surgeon Nicolas Mouawad, MD became the first in the U.S. to use the SEISMIQ intravascular…

As ASC platforms settle into 2026, the next phase of value creation is coming into focus.  Two leaders in the ASC space recently joined Becker’s to share their visions for what will create growth for ASCs this year.  Editor’s note:…

Jonesboro, Ark.-based St. Bernards Healthcare opened its new Hand & Wrist Center on Jan. 15, NEA Report reported Jan. 16. The center is the first of its kind in northeast Arkansas, according to the report. Surgical procedures will be performed…

Bay City, Mich.-based McLaren Bay Region vascular surgeon Nicolas Mouawad, MD has become the first in the U.S. to use the SEISMIQ intravascular lithotripsy system to treat peripheral artery disease, WJRT reported Jan. 15. The minimally invasive procedure uses laser-generated…

Becker’s reported on 39 hospital mergers and acquisitions in 2025, ranging from rural hospital partnerships to massive, multi-state system expansions.  Here are five of the biggest hospital deals in 2025, based on operating budget, facility volume and clinical capacity.  1.…

The dynamics shaping mergers and acquisitions within the ASC space are constantly shifting as corporate entities push consolidation efforts and independent practices seek new ways to partner and scale their operations. Two leaders in the ASC space recently joined Becker’s…

Here are five new ASC projects developed in Florida over the last six months, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital and Boston-based Mass General Brigham have launched a joint venture partnership to expand access to outpatient services…