More ASCs are being forced to pay anesthesia stipends as staffing shortages deepen and coverage gaps threaten daily operations. “Anesthesia is now a cost for many ASCs that previously did not have to subsidize their providers,” Traci Albers, CEO of…
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As care models evolve and policy barriers shift, certified registered nurse anesthetists are taking on broader, more autonomous roles within collaborative teams, according to Chris Gill, PhD, CRNA. Dr. Gill, chief credentialing officer of the National Board of Certification and…
Sean Rambo, co-founder and president of Compass Surgical Partners, recently joined Becker’s to discuss the company’s new orthopedic ASC joint venture in Newport News, Va., developed alongside Bon Secours Mercy Health and a group of local physicians. The project offers…
Eighty-seven percent expect 2026 financial performance to be similar to or better than 2025, but challenges persist, according to a VMG Health report released Oct. 9. VMG Health surveyed 97 ASC leaders in September from both independently owned and joint…
Olympus joined forces with Revival Healthcare Capital in July to launch Swan EndoSurgical, a new company focused on developing robotic technology that could transform gastrointestinal care. Here are five things to know about the deal: 1. Swan EndoSurgical aims to…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners and a group of local physicians recently opened a new orthopedic ASC in Newport News, Va. The center marks another milestone in the partnership between Cincinnati-based Bon Secours and Raleigh, N.C.-based Compass Surgical…
Marlborough, Mass.-based Boston Scientific plans to acquire Nalu Medical, a privately held company that developed a battery-free implantable neurostimulation system, according to an Oct. 17 press release. Boston Scientific said the agreement includes an upfront cash payment of $850 million,…
Atlanta-based United Digestive has added five gastroenterologists to its portfolio since Aug. 1. Here are the five additions, according to notices posted on the company’s website. 1. Cinthana Kandasamy, MD, joined Gastroenterology Associates of Athens (Ga.) in August. 2. Michael…
Leaders say the next five years will bring a sharper, smarter ASC industry, one that is more data-driven, integrated and patient-focused. Six ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss how they see the ASC industry evolving over the next five years. …
Facing rising costs, staffing shortages and mounting payer pressure, ASCs must sharpen their competitive edge. Eight ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss their top strategies for financial sustainability over the next few years. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited…