Author: Patsy Newitt

Autonomy is what independent physicians enjoy most about their job, according to Medscape’s Self-Employed Physicians Report published  Nov. 11. Medscape surveyed 1,571 physicians between March 19 and June 3, of those physicians, 748 were self-employed. Here’s what self-employed physicians like…

Olympus Corp. announced a global restructuring plan Nov. 7 aimed at streamlining operations and strengthening its position in endoscopy-enabled care. As part of the transformation, Olympus will reduce its global workforce by roughly 2,000 positions and target approximately $160 million…

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners has revised its full-year 2025 guidance downward to $3.275 billion to $3.3 billion in revenue and $535 million to $540 million in adjusted EBITDA, CEO Eric Evans said in a Nov. 10 earnings call transcribed by…

From outpatient cardiology to new joint ventures, here are 10 standout ASC projects Becker’s has reported on in the last 6 months: 1. In May, Lestonnac Free Clinic opened a new free-of-charge surgery center in Orange County, Calif. The facility…

Here are five major supply chain deals Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 1: 1. Charlotte, N.C.-based Premier, Inc. entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Patient Square Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.6…

From higher material costs to new tariffs, ASCs could face a new wave of supply chain pressures in 2026.  Here are seven key things to know:  1. Medical supply chain costs are projected to rise 2.41% in 2026, up from…

Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the development of new healthcare facilities and equipment purchases, continue to evolve across the U.S., reshaping ASC markets.  Here are seven states where CON laws have shifted in the last few years: Alabama: Alabama state Sen.…

Here are four leadership changes — including both arrivals and departures — at Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare in the past 20 days: 1. Alexis Mussi was appointed CEO of MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, part of HCA. Ms. Mussi most…

Ascension’s recent bid to acquire AmSurg marks a defining moment in its shift toward outpatient care, a move leaders say is central to its future growth strategy. The transaction, reportedly valued at $3.9 billion and expected to close in late…

A growing anesthesia provider shortage is forcing ASCs to rethink long-standing business models.  Across the country, anesthesia groups are shifting from traditional fee-for-service arrangements to hourly or salaried models, according to Megan Friedman, DO, chair and medical director of Los…