Author: Patsy Newitt

Becker’s has reported on three physician practice closures in the last week.  Here are the three physician practice closures: 1. Providence, R.I.-based Anchor Medical Associates will close all three of its offices by June 30. AMS will first close its…

Chicago-based GI Partners of Illinois has announced a partnership with Athelas to implement its AI-powered RCM services.  The deal will allow GI Partners, the state’s largest independent, physician-led gastroenterology practice, to integrate Athelas’ platform into its network, automating claims processing,…

After about six hours of voting, the Senate passed an amended fiscal year 2025 budget resolution in a 51-48 vote on April 5, advancing efforts to potentially initiate the reconciliation process — and keeping proposed Medicaid cuts in focus. The…

Minnesota is the highest-paying state for anesthesiologists, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2.  Here’s annual mean anesthesiologist pay for the 24 states and Washington, D.C., which were available on the BLS metrics. …

In February, Walgreens Boots Alliance entered into a $10 billion definitive agreement with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private. The total value of the deal could reach as high as $23.7 billion and is expected to…

HHS began sending out dismissal notices on April 1 as part of an agencywide plan to lay off 10,000 full-time employees. On April 1, HHS began sending out dismissal notices as part of a sweeping plan to reduce the agency’s…

California legislators have introduced a bill that would allow certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice in the state.  The bill, introduced by assemblymember Patrick Ahrens (D-Silicon Valley), would allow a CAA to work under the direction and supervision of an anesthesiologist,…

AdventHealth is reimagining how ASCs can operate in harmony with — rather than competition against — their hospital counterparts.  At the heart of this transformation is a strategic decision to manage ASCs as distinct entities with tailored operations, financial structures…

The shift of cardiology procedures to outpatient settings has not gained momentum as quickly as many expected. Roadblocks such as infrastructure limitations, regulatory hurdles and payer reluctance have slowed progress, even as cost and efficiency pressures continue to mount. Despite…

In August, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed new legislation mandating insurance coverage for all colonoscopies for patients who present symptoms of colon cancer or have a preexisting colon condition.  But how will this policy shift impact ASCs, particularly as they…