Author: Francesca Mathewes

The use of desflurane, a common anesthetic, has been on the decline in recent years as healthcare institutions have begun to sunset it in response to environmental concerns, Inside Climate News reported Jan. 5.  Here are 10 things to know…

Cardiology has been at the center of several significant developments in patient-centered technological developments and clinical breakthroughs.  In a Jan. 5 report published in BW Healthcare World, Vithal Bagi, MD, outlines the technological advancements that will have the most impact…

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…