Patsy Newitt

As inflation skyrockets and the orthopedic industry increasingly consolidates, many leaders are worried about the viability of independent spine ASCs

Three spine and orthopedic surgeons recently spoke with Becker's about the future of spine and orthopedics in ASCs

 Three orthopedic and spine leaders recently spoke with Becker's about the future of independent spine and orthopedic ASCs. 

Here are five mid-size ASC companies to know:

McLaren St. Luke's in Maumee, Ohio, said it will cease all outpatient services by mid-May. 

Here are five key things to know about private equity and ASCs:

Hospitals, health systems and ASCs are facing devastating physician and nurse shortages, and many leaders feel policy makers' solutions are insufficient. 

Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, parent company of ASC chain United Surgical Partners International, is focusing on ASCs to fuel its growth. 

A medical office portfolio housing a 15-physician practice has sold for $20 million, the acquisition's seller, Capital Real Estate Group's U.S. Healthcare Investment Sales practice said in a March 6 news release shared with Becker's. 

Cardiology could be the next big growth opportunity for ASCs.