Four states are emerging as focal points in the national debate over updating the title “physician assistant” to “physician associate,” according to an Oct. 28 news release from the American Academy of Physician Associates. In April, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek…
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Downers Grove, Ill.-based Duly Health and Care has acquired a minority ownership interest in Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center. The acquisition was made through a partnership with Surgery Partners, and expands Duly’s commitment to providing outpatient surgical care, according to an…
HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, has appointed Jack Atwater, MD, as chief medical officer. Dr. Atwater has more than three decades of clinical experience, serving as a general anesthesiologist with Envision Healthcare since 2001, according to an Oct. 27…
Ambulatory surgery centers have become one of the most dynamic — and pressured — segments of healthcare. At Becker’s 31st Annual ASC Conference, Scott Becker, JD, Founder and Chief Content Officer, Becker’s Healthcare; Partner, McGuireWoods LLP, offered a candid look…
New Medicaid work requirements. Tighter eligibility redeterminations. Steep funding cuts. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act could reshape hospital and payer finances, especially for rural and safety-net providers. While many are still waiting for federal guidance, leading organizations are already…
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Nashville, Tenn.-based AmSurg has acquired Surgery Center of Conway (S.C.), marking the organization’s fourth facility based in South Carolina. Surgery Center of Conway is 5,000 square feet and includes two operating rooms, according to an Oct. 28 news release from…
Kristen Richards, the vice president of ambulatory care at Cardiovascular Logistics, a national , physician-led cardiovascular platform, joined Becker’s to discuss the obstacles to the outpatient migration of cardiovascular procedures. Editor’s note: This interview was edited lightly for clarity and…
Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are increasingly important to health systems’ long-term growth strategies. ASC partnerships or purchases can increase a health system’s revenue and capacity and improve the organization’s reputation and patient experience, while meeting consumer demand for convenient care.…
ASCs are expanding rapidly as procedural capabilities grow and health systems seek lower-cost, high-quality alternatives. At Becker’s 31st Annual Meeting: The Business & Operations of ASCs, leaders from Vizient and Sg2 shared insights on how ASCs can deliver strong clinical…
From changing patient expectations to economic pressures, ASC leaders are warning of underrecognized trends that could catch the industry off guard. Here are three emerging shifts ASCs may not be ready for: 1. Rising patient technology expectations ASCs need to…