Author: Francesca Mathewes

Malpractice awards of over $10 million are being doled out more frequently in recent years, the American Medical Association reported Jan. 2.  Here are six takeaways from the report: 1. According to an AMA report released in February 2025, there…

All ASCs and hospitals within Durham, N.C.-based Duke University Health System will temporarily limit patient visitations due to a significant increase in respiratory illness in the area, the Mooresville Tribune reported Jan. 2.  Beginning Jan. 6., daytime visitors to ASCs…

A recently passed law in Arkansas will require insurers to cover bariatric surgery beginning Dec. 2, THV 11 reported Jan. 1.  Act 628 will also require insurers to cover pre-operative care, including psychological screening and dietary counseling, as well as…

Here are two hospital and health system layoffs that happened in December, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Oakland, Calif.-based Alameda Health System will lay off 296 employees as a result of H.R. 1-related funding cuts. Affected employees will be notified…

Here are 12 new ASC developments since Dec. 1, 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Epic announced a collaboration with Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine to develop a “technology-enhanced” multispecialty clinic.  2. Hughston Clinic of Valdosta (Ga.) has opened an orthopedic surgical…

Here are 10 developments, policies and trends for ASC leaders to watch in the year ahead: 1. Anesthesia shortages and reimbursement declines  Throughout the last year ASC leaders have consistently identified anesthesia staffing shortages and cost issues as significant disruptions…

While health systems and ASCs once viewed each other as competitors, the dynamic has evolved in recent years as ASCs solidify their place as a way to enhance patient experience and operational efficiencies while saving on costs.  Here’s what five…

ASCs have become a focal point of hospital and health systems’ investment interests as payer incentives, patient preferences and rising operational costs necessitate a shift to outpatient settings.  Despite the significant advancements many health systems have already made in ambulatory…

Here are the 10 cardiology stories published by Becker’s that drew the most clicks this year:  1. Massachusetts cardiologists fined, reprimanded by state board: The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine has reprimanded the license of a cardiovascular disease specialist,…

ASC leaders have made significant advancements in technology, clinical efficiency and staffing in the last year and remain attentive to the constant stream of emerging tools to boost their practice’s productivity. Three ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the investments…