Author: Patsy Newitt

Four leaders joined Becker's to discuss the biggest growth opportunities for ASCs.

Three ASC leaders joined Becker's to discuss the Medicare policies that are impeding the growth of surgery centers. 

New York and California have the most certified registered nurse anesthetists of any state, according to recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

An emergency room physician at Missoula, Mont.-based Community Medical Center has been charged with sexually assaulting patients, MTN News reported May 9. 

James Aronovitz, DO, and his practice agreed to pay more than $2 million to resolve allegations they charged Medicare and Medicaid programs for services purportedly provided by a physician, but were rendered by physician assistants. 

A nephrologist in Lexington, Ky., was sentenced to two years in prison for a $14 million kickback and fraud scheme. 

Here are five controversies involving ASC closures, lawsuits or opposition that Becker's has reported on since April 10:

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare is one of the largest operators of surgery centers through its ASC business Surgery Ventures. 

Physician services company Envision filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May 2023. 

The ASC sector has seen continued increases in CMS payment rates as procedures continue to shift to the outpatient setting, according to VMG Health's 2024 Healthcare M&A Report published May 7.