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,…
Author: Francesca Mathewes
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…
Operational efficiency, cost management and patient experience are key principles guiding ASC leaders’ strategies for success in 2026 as they navigate a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Three ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the initiatives they plan on implementing…
In 2024, Becker’s reported on 12 academic medical centers that had opened or were developing new ASCs and outpatient centers. In 2025, that number increased to 14, representing a slow but steadily growing interest in ASC investments by academic medical…
Health systems have been leaning into ASC development in recent years as patient preferences, value-based incentives and operational costs make the outpatient shift a central aspect of growth strategies. Walter Allen Fink, DO, chief medical officer of UT Health San…
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ASCs and outpatient facilities have become key investments for hospitals, health centers and other healthcare organizations as they identify opportunities for growth amid rising costs, value-based payment models and shifting patient expectations. Here are the 10 biggest investments in outpatient…
The policy debate surrounding certificate-of-need laws heated up in 2025, as critics claim the laws have long-stifled competition in healthcare, particularly in the ASC space. Here are three states where CON laws have shifted in 2025: Alabama: Alabama state Sen.…
Declining reimbursement rates have been the center of policy concerns shared by anesthesia providers across healthcare, especially in settings that rely more heavily on certified registered nurse anesthetists. Melissa Croad, CRNA, APRN, president of the Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthesiology,…
Epic has announced a collaboration with Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine to develop a “technology-enhanced” multispecialty clinic, Digital Health News reported Dec. 30. The initiative aims to create a “smarter, integrated clinic” that will feature integrated digital tools at key points in…
Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Novant Health has been selected to develop a former automotive sales property in Hilton Head, S.C., into a medical facility, WTOC reported Dec. 29. The property was sold for $4.34 in early December. Novant plans to develop the…