Author: Francesca Mathewes

Here are three updates on federal healthcare policy:  1. The Trump administration informed Cambridge, Mass.-based Harvard University that it will no longer provide research grants after federal agencies conducted a “comprehensive review” in late March of its nearly $9 billion…

Two new studies presented at the World Congress on Osteoarthritis’ 2025 Annual Meeting in Incheon, South Korea, found that a shoe-based biomechanical intervention may have more benefits than traditional physical therapy, Medscape reported May 6.  Matthew Bartels, MD, director of…

Here are five ASC-focused joint ventures so far in 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. An April 16 report by Nashville, Tenn.-based law firm Bass, Berry & Sims highlighted a recent joint venture between Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health System…

Jack Sun, MD, has been appointed to lead the cardiovascular surgery program at Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag’s Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute.  According to a May 6 news release, Dr. Sun will lead initiatives supporting new therapies and…

The American Gastroenterological Association updated its clinical practice recommendations regarding vaccinations and non-colorectal cancer screenings for people with inflammatory bowel disease.  Freddy Caldera, DO, a gastroenterologist at UW Health in Madison, Wis., said in a May 6 AGA news release…

At the recent Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions’ 2025 Scientific Sessions in Washington, interventional cardiologists discussed the role of ASCs in the future of cardiovascular care, Medpage Today reported May 5.  Here are five takeaways from the report: 1.…

Interventional cardiologists expressed concern and frustration over recent changes to healthcare policy and financing in a May 5 report from Medpage Today.  Here are four notes from the report:  1. At the recent Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions 2025…

Here are eight updates on payers since April 15, as reported by Becker’s: 1. The Cigna Group said that it will introduce two new programs to help manage the cost and delivery of GLP-1 drugs.  2. At least eight health…

Here are 10 recent policy, business and workforce updates in the ASC industry: 1. President Donald Trump released fiscal 2026’s budget proposal May 2, which included $160 billion in reductions to nondefense federal spending. The proposal includes major cuts to…

Nashville, Tenn.-based AmSurg is one of the largest ASC companies in the U.S., with a network of more than 250 surgery centers across 34 states.  Here are three recent moves by the ASC operator, as reported by Becker’s. 1. AmSurg…