Patsy Newitt

CMS has released its proposed 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, and it includes several key changes that could significantly impact gastroenterologists.  The American Gastroenterological Association, the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recently broke down…

Here’s a breakdown of the five biggest ASC companies, based on the most recent available information: United Surgical Partners International Tenet Healthcare-owned USPI is the largest ASC company in the country, with at least an 8.1% share of the market.…

As the world’s largest healthcare company, UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of Optum and ASC chain SCA Health, continues to shape the U.S. healthcare landscape. A newly published report, titled the “Sunlight Report,” offers a look into UnitedHealth’s corporate structure…

As ASCs continue to proliferate and consolidate, independent physician groups are navigating new strategic and financial pressures.  Marc Greenberg, MD, an orthopedic surgeon based in Baltimore, Md., joined Becker’s to discuss why groups are choosing to build smaller ASCs, and…

As ASCs continue to proliferate and consolidate, both hospitals and physician groups are rethinking their strategies to remain financially viable and competitive. Marc Greenberg, MD, an orthopedic surgeon in Baltimore, Md., joined Becker’s to discuss the incentives behind shared ownership…

Many physician leaders are struggling with the paradox of insurance companies and private equity firms acquiring physician practices, while physicians themselves are barred by Stark law from owning or referring to healthcare entities in which they have a financial interest.…

Menocal Family Practice, an affiliate of Privia Health, will permanently close its Salisbury, Md., office on July 25, the practice announced in an Instagram post. “This decision was not made lightly,” the post reads. “We understand the trust you’ve placed…

Private equity may bring capital, scale and infrastructure to physician groups, but it can’t replace physician control. Without buy-in from physicians, even the most well-funded deal can unravel. During the session “What Physicians Should Know Before Selling to Private Equity”…

There are 6,468 Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S., according to CMS data. ASCA reported the number of ASCs by state as of March 2025.  Below is the breakdown of Medicare-certified surgery centers in each state: Alabama 51 Alaska 18 Arizona…

Becker’s has reported on 74 ASCs opened or announced so far in 2025: 1. Downers Grove, Ill.-based Duly Health and Care earned a certificate of need to expand its ASC in Westmont, Ill. The ASC offers orthopedic, spine, pain management,…