Author: Francesca Mathewes

The ASC industry adapted to numerous disruptions in 2025, from regulatory barriers and reimbursement cuts to an ongoing workforce shortage. Two ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to expand on what they saw as the biggest disruptions to their business and…

ASCs have emerged as a dynamic force within the healthcare industry, offering a more comfortable, convenient and affordable setting for an increasing range of surgical procedures. Jon Van Valkenburg, executive director of Upstate Orthopedics Ambulatory Surgery Center in East Syracuse,…

The 2025 Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Match, which concluded Dec. 31, left 71 positions unfilled across 49 programs.  In response, the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions held a town hall Dec. 15 to discuss the results with its membership. “In…

Cardiology is exploding in the outpatient setting as technology advancements, patient preferences and payer incentives align towards ASCs.  Here’s what three ASC leaders have recently said about cardiology’s outpatient expansion in 2025 and where it’s headed next: 1. Amanda Ryan,…

Here are 10 surgeons that made notable strides in clinical innovation and leadership in 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, and Paul Celestre, MD, became the first surgeons to use Spine Wave’s new Testa TP pivoting…

The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Venture Fund has invested in Ultrom=nics, an AI-driven cardiology solutions developer, to enhance early identification of heart failure, Fem Tech World announced Dec. 18. Ultronics’ technology can help clinicians detect heart failure…

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office began investigating Wausau, Wis.-based Aspirus Health in October after several physicians filed antitrust complaints about amended employment contracts, including changes to noncompete clauses. In a Dec. 17 report, Medscape outlines the details of the case…

The House will hold a vote to extend the ACA’s enhanced subsidies after four Republicans signed a Democratic-led discharge petition to force a vote, The Hill reported Dec. 17. Here are five things to know about the discharge petition and…

Workforce shortages, reimbursement declines and costly inefficiencies were some of the biggest anesthesia-related issues for ASC leaders in 2025. While many of these issues will persist into 2026, here are the wins that ASC leaders shared with Becker’s throughout the…

ASCs have become a key strategic investment for hospitals and health systems that are looking to increase surgical volumes, manage costs and improve patient experiences. Here is a state-by-state breakdown of 50 hospitals and health systems that invested in ASC…