ASC leaders are optimistic about the future, citing opportunities for growth over the next five years, including the migration of cardiology procedures to ASCs and increasing patient interest.
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From anesthesia reimbursement declines to supply chain costs, seven ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss the biggest ASC challenges in 2025.
From increased procedure complexity to surgical robots, six ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss what they're most excited about in regards to ASC success in 2025.
Becker's reported on four hospitals or health systems shuttering services since Jan. 1, which could shift how ASCs in these markets operate.
Houston-based Northwest Anesthesiology and Pain Services agreed to pay $999,999 to settle allegations it violated the False Claims Act and Stark law.
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Hospital deals surged in 2024 — the percentage of transactions with a financially distressed hospital hit an all time high and the average annual revenue of the distressed hospital inched up from $219 million in 2022 to $401 million last…
C.R. Bard and its affiliates — Liberator Medical Supply, Liberator Holdings and Rochester Medical Corporation — agreed to pay $17 million to resolve allegations they provided kickbacks to physician practice groups.
ASCs must navigate a complex regulatory landscape to mitigate risks during ownership transactions, particularly for multispecialty ASCs.
A pain management physician and his medical practice will pay $3.5 million, among other penalties, to resolve allegations of billing for medically unnecessary testing and pre-signing opioid prescriptions.
A cardiologist has sued Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, alleging she experienced gender discrimination, unequal pay and a hostile work environment, WFMZ News reported Jan. 22.