Author: Patsy Newitt

Joe Peluso, administrator at Aestique Surgical Center in Greensburg, Pa., joined Becker's to discuss market trends affecting success in ASCs, particularly independent organizations.

Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth will close one of its clinics Dec. 15. 

Here are six gastroenterology groups to keep an eye on 2024:

Dolor Technologies has entered a settlement agreement to resolve false claims allegations relating to a device it sold to treat migraines. 

California had the most new ASCs that Becker's reported on in 2023. 

MedPAC is urging Congress to increase Medicare pay in its 2025 payment update recommendations drafted Dec. 8. 

Cardiac surgeons are the physician specialty with the highest average charges, according to a November report from Definitive Healthcare. 

Harrison-based North Arkansas Regional Medical Center plans to close two clinics and an urgent care center, KY3 reported Dec. 1. 

Some ASCs are having to forgo independence, looking to hospital and management company partnerships to handle skyrocketing operating costs.

Seven ASC leaders recently joined Becker's to discuss the biggest lessons they learned in 2023.