Author: Patsy Newitt

Amid rapid consolidation and declining physician autonomy, Charleston, S.C.-based Articularis Healthcare Group has built a model to keep community rheumatologists independent while giving them the scale and resources to thrive. Founded 10 years ago from a single practice, Articularis has…

While the projected shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036 may seem far off, its impact is already emerging. Financial pressures, staffing challenges and shifting care models are reshaping how surgical care is delivered, and anesthesia leaders warn that the next…

Pediatric nephrology is the physician specialty that saw the highest pay jump in the last year, according to Doximity’s “Physician Compensation Report 2025.” Doximity examined data from about 230,000 survey responses over the past six years, including responses from 37,000…

As more cardiology procedures shift to outpatient settings, single-specialty cardiovascular ASCs are beginning to emerge, but the road to opening one is still unpaved. Jessica Mountjoy, BSN, RN, administrator of the newly launched Northern Virginia Heart and Vascular Center, joined…

Here are five ASC leaders’ recent thoughts on the increasingly consolidated physician and ASC landscape: Janet Calson. Executive Director of Commonwealth Pain & Spine: Consolidation is driving up healthcare costs. It gives large health systems monopolies. Physicians are forced to…

California, Missouri, New Jersey, New York and North Carolina are the top states for new ASCs reported by Becker’s in 2025. Below is a breakdown of the new ASCs in these five states so far this year California  Missouri New…

Anesthesia reimbursement remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of healthcare finance, not just by policymakers and insurance companies, but often even within hospitals and health systems themselves. From payment model complexities to widespread myths about provider compensation, these are…

Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare reports that outpatient care continues to make up a growing share of its business, according to second-quarter financial results released July 25. Here are five things to know:  1. In the second quarter of 2025, HCA…

Becker’s has reported on four physician fraud cases since July 21: 1. Harrisburg-based Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania has agreed to pay $790,000 to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims to Medicare. Between Sept. 1, 2018, and April 7, 2025,…

Pelto Health Partners launched three years ago with a mission to preserve physician independence in an increasingly consolidated healthcare environment.  The group was born from a collaboration among three physician-owned orthopedic groups — Durham, N.C-based EmergeOrtho, Indianapolis-based OrthoIndy and Seattle-based…