Patsy Newitt

Private equity firm Sycamore Partners' bid to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance is back on the table, Bloomberg reported Feb. 18. 

Here are seven anesthesia lawsuits that Becker's has reported on since Jan. 1:

Rising healthcare costs and restrictive policies are creating significant challenges for ASCs, potentially threatening their ability to provide cost-effective, high-quality care. 

OB-GYN, general surgery and orthopedic surgery were the specialties most frequently named in malpractice suits, according to an analysis from the American Medical Association

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare is doubling down on ambulatory growth, with its subsidiary United Surgical Partners International driving expansion amid rising demand for outpatient care.

Gastroenterologists are watching closely as shifts in the healthcare workforce are poised to reshape their field in the coming years.

Gina Taylor, quality and accreditation program manager at Bellaire, Texas-based Harris Health, joined Becker's about the advantages of collaboration between ASCs and hospitals. 

While California lacks certificate-of-need laws — cited by many industry leaders as a major barrier to ASC growth — regulatory challenges still exist.

Hagerstown, Md.-based Gastroenterology Associates closed Jan. 21 after more than 30 years of practice, according to a notice posted on the practice's Facebook page. 

ASCs are at the forefront of a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, driven by shifts in care delivery models, workforce challenges and technological advancements.