Patsy Newitt

Here are five deals shaping the ASC industry that Becker's has reported on in 2024: 

  A Whitefish, Mont., physician pleaded guilty to participating in a $39 million Medicare fraud scheme. 

A Warner Robins, Ga., physician has been charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws, 13 WMAZ reported June 25. 

As high-acuity procedures continue to migrate to the outpatient setting, cardiology is one of ASCs' biggest opportunities for growth.

Here are five leadership moves in 2024 by former or current employees of Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health:

The three highest-paid executives of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare saw a rise in both base salary and total compensation.

Here are nine medtech giants dominating gastroenterology:

The highest-paid executives of Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, saw a base salary jump but a total compensation decline.

ASCs and hospitals in many markets have a complicated relationship, with some hospitals opposing surgery centers despite looking to invest in their own centers.

Here are five physician fraud lawsuits Becker's has reported on since June 10: