Author: Francesca Mathewes

Here are eight hospitals and health systems that have announced new outpatient or ambulatory developments in the last 30 days, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Albany (N.Y.) Med Health System broke ground on an expansion at Greene Medical Arts in…

As the ASC industry continues to grow and expand, the anesthesia staffing crisis persists as a top concern for ASC leaders. Aaron Kalin, DO, medical director and chair of anesthesiology at Adventist Health and Rideout in Marysville, Calif., recently joined…

As ASCs face heightened pressure from rising labor costs and staffing shortages, retaining top talent has become paramount to practice sustainability and success. Four ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the things that are most important in creating a…

Anesthesia has become increasingly consolidated in recent years as private-equity backed anesthesia groups have solidified their place in the industry — often leading to higher costs for ASCs facing other significant market pressures.  According to an April 2022 study published…

When private insurers began cutting QZ reimbursements to 85%, they framed it as “alignment” and “standardization.” Strip away the euphemisms and you find an old story: a margin-play that offloads risk and cost onto hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and the…

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…

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…