Patsy Newitt

Six national medical societies expressed concern over a CDC panel’s vote to change infant hepatitis B vaccination guidelines, according to a Dec. 8 statement from the American Gastroenterological Association. The American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases authored the…

Baptist Health South Florida’s ASC strategy is built around quality and safety — something hardwired into daily operations — according to Mandy Gerlach, COO of Baptist Health South Florida’s Outpatient Services.  Ms. Gerlach joined Becker’s to discuss Baptist’s ASC structure,…

As ASC consolidation accelerates, many management companies are chasing scale through acquisitions. Solara Surgical Partners has taken a different route, one built on long-term relationships and physician alignment. Southlake, Texas-based Solara is an ASC development and management company that has…

A national shortage of gastroenterologists is beginning to show measurable downstream effects on physician workload and patient care, according to a Medscape report published Dec. 12.  Medscape collected responses from 131 gastroenterologists who met screening requirements between July 8 and…

Here are five hospital deals Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 10: 1. Hartford, Conn.-based Hartford Healthcare’s acquisition of Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals from bankrupt Prospect Medical was approved with conditions aimed at limiting cost increases and preserving…

As private equity, MSOs and hospitals continue to expand their presence in ASCs, ownership models are becoming more complex.  Tina DiMarino, CEO of Custom Surgical Partners, joined Becker’s to discuss how joint ventures, specialty rollups and increased investor activity are…

Thirty-two percent of physicians said their malpractice premiums increased in 2024, according to Medical Economics‘ 96th Physician Report, published Dec. 29. Here’s a breakdown of surveyed physicians’ estimated malpractice premiums in 2024:

Steve Hockert, chief development officer at Southlake, Texas-based Solara Surgical, joined Becker’s to discuss the strongest tailwinds fueling ASC expansion and the headwinds operators must navigate over the next decade. Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and…

Physicians say documentation and administrative work are their biggest workplace burdens, according to a 2025 survey from CHG Healthcare and Hanover Research. The survey, conducted in May among 920 practicing physicians, examined what drives physician disengagement and what organizations can…

In November, CMS finalized plans to add 560 codes to the ASC covered procedure list — a change expected to accelerate service line expansion and development activity across the ASC industry. At the same time, CMS finalized a three-year phaseout…