Patsy Newitt

Boston-based Mass General Brigham's controversial $400 million plan to build three ASCs would lower healthcare prices, according to an independent report by Sean May, PhD, of Charles River Associates.

Miami-based Gastro Health had a strong year, adding nine practices and expanding its reach in Florida, Ohio and Virginia. 

Here are 154 administrators to know:

Five administrators joined Becker's ASC Review to discuss what they're most looking forward to in 2022. 

Prince Frederick, Md.-based CalvertHealth is restricting visitors at its facilities amid COVID-19 spikes, including at its ASC, beginning Dec. 28.

The Genesis HealthCare System of Zanesville is opening a campus with an ASC in Coshocton, Ohio, the Coshocton Tribune reported Dec. 26. 

Huntingdon Valley (Pa.) Surgery Center has performed its first knee joint replacement surgery. 

The Graham (Texas) Regional Medical Center is converting its former women's center to a surgery center, The Graham Leader reported Dec. 24.

California will require that healthcare workers, including at ASCs, receive a COVID-19 booster, the California Department of Public Health said Dec. 22.

Six administrators shared with Becker's ASC Review their biggest priorities for the new year.