Thirty-two percent of physicians had a secondary income in 2024, according to Medical Economics‘ 96th Physician Report, published Dec. 29. Here’s a breakdown of physician’s additional sources of employment in 2024: Physicians’ estimated income from secondary sources: Physicians’ primary reason…
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The policy debate surrounding certificate-of-need laws heated up in 2025, as critics claim the laws have long-stifled competition in healthcare, particularly in the ASC space. Here are three states where CON laws have shifted in 2025: Alabama: Alabama state Sen.…
The American Academy of Physician Associates made several strides in 2025 to rebrand the PA profession and sunset the term “physician assistant.” AAPA voted to adopt “physician associate” as the official title for the profession in 2021. The organization acknowledges,…
Ambulatory surgery centers continue to gain share as hospitals face sustained margin pressure and employers push for lower-cost sites of care. Orthopedics, cardiology and other procedural specialties remain among the fastest-growing outpatient areas, positioning ASCs as a central growth engine…
Here are 13 headlines and updates to know about Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners, as Becker’s reported on in 2025: Surgery Partners is one of the largest ASC operators in the U.S., with a network of more than 250 locations in…
Declining reimbursement rates have been the center of policy concerns shared by anesthesia providers across healthcare, especially in settings that rely more heavily on certified registered nurse anesthetists. Melissa Croad, CRNA, APRN, president of the Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthesiology,…
Epic has announced a collaboration with Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine to develop a “technology-enhanced” multispecialty clinic, Digital Health News reported Dec. 30. The initiative aims to create a “smarter, integrated clinic” that will feature integrated digital tools at key points in…
As reimbursement pressure intensifies and payers accelerate site-of-service shifts, ASCs are entering 2025 facing a payer landscape that is becoming increasingly unpredictable. Andrew Lovewell, CEO of Columbia Orthopaedic Group, joined Becker’s to discuss how payer dynamics are evolving and where…
Migrating EHRs can be one of the most complex and risky undertakings for physician groups and ASCs. Data integrity, regulatory compliance, contract terms, and clinician workflow all hang in the balance. During a December webinar hosted by Becker’s Healthcare, leaders…
When leaders at Knoxville (Tenn.) Orthopaedic Surgery Center talk about patient safety, they point not to a single policy change, but to a fundamental shift in culture. That shift helped the ASC earn recognition from The Leapfrog Group as one…