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Krishna Prabhu, MD, has joined the cardiology provider team at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin, Minn.  Dr. Prabhu specializes in cardiovascular disease and has professional interests in cardiac computed tomography and prevention, according to a Sept. 23 news release from…

Becker’s has recently reported on four physicians who have filed or won lawsuits against their former employers.  1. John Murphy, MD, an OB-GYN, filed a lawsuit against Bend, Ore.-based St. Charles Health system, alleging it forced him into closing his…

On Oct. 8, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project, a private equity watchdog organization, released a new research brief, “Private Equity in Ambulatory Surgery Centers.” The report covers the expansion of private equity firms into the ASC sector, which it values…

Parkview Health and Orthopaedics NorthEast have opened an orthopedic ASC in Warsaw, Ind., according to an Oct. 8 report from Times-Union.  The nearly 15,000-square-foot ASC will provide outpatient orthopedic and spine surgeries, including joint replacements and port procedures. The ASC…

Cardiovascular Group has added Alexis Okoh, MD, to its staff.  Dr. Okoh is a non-invasive cardiologist and has contributed to more than 100 peer-reviewed publications in prestigious medical journals, according to an Oct. 8 news release from CVG.  His research…

A number of federal policies proposed or enacted in the last year are expected to have a significant impact on ASCs. In July, CMS released its proposed rules for 2026, which included the addition of hundreds of procedures to the…

ASCs are poised for growth over the next several years as CMS and payer policy, patient preference and demand for surgical services push more cases into the outpatient setting. While this potential for growth is promising for many ASCs, anesthesia…

Strong culture, open communication and recognition often outweigh compensation when it comes to retaining ASC staff. Becker’s sat down with the following ASC leaders to discuss what it is about their workplace cultures that they believe makes their ASC a…