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Author: Francesca Mathewes

Here are three new anesthesia partnerships forged in the last three weeks, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Mount Sinai South Nassau expanded its anesthesia services, partnering with Greater New York Anesthesia Services. The physician-led anesthesia group will provide full anesthesia…

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has adopted new rules regarding changes in ownership of healthcare facilities and surprise billing requirements, Chicago-based law firm Husch Blackwell reported in an Aug. 18 legal update.  Here are five things to…

Des Moines, Iowa-based Mercy Medical Center has entered a new partnership with Medical Center Anesthesiologists, also in Des Moines, Corridor Business reported Aug. 20.  MCA comprises more than 40 physicians and has provided anesthesia services in the region for more…

Amarillo, Texas-based Northwest Surgical Center and the Northwest Physicians Group – Specialty Clinic evacuated around 200 people on Aug. 19 after a broken pipe flooded the facility, according to a news release shared with Becker’s by the Amarillo Fire Department. …

Becker’s has reported on a total of 17 new cardiology ASCs, physician practices and clinics opening this year. Here’s a breakdown of the four states with the most openings: 1. Pennsylvania: 5 2. Florida: 3  3. California: 2  4. Virginia:…

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Hospitals and health systems are increasingly looking to ASCs for joint venture partnerships as surgical procedures and patient preferences shift to the outpatient setting.  In fact, according to a Jan. 4 VMG Health survey of 141 health system executives, including…

John Zerwas, MD, an anesthesiologist and seven-term state representative, is set to be the next chancellor of the University of Texas in Austin, the Austin American-Stateman reported Aug. 19.  Dr. Zerwas also currently serves as the executive vice chancellor for…

A recent outbreak of fungal meningitis cases in the U.S. has been tied to a single center in Matamoros, Mexico, where affected individuals received epidural anesthesia, according to a July report published by the CDC. Here are 10 things to…

The ASC industry has seen a slew of regulatory changes and a significant deal activity in the last several months, from CMS’ recently proposed rules for 2026 to the continued growth of industry giants like Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International. …

Here are three recent updates to certified registered nurse anesthetist programs and leadership announcements, as reported by Becker’s: 1. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville received $3 million to expand its CRNA program.  2.…

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