Several compelling reasons drive single-specialty ASCs to transition to a multi-specialty model, including risk diversification, enhanced OR utilization, improved physician recruitment and retention, and increased profitability through economies of scale. While expanding to a multi-specialty ASC model offers multiple benefits,…
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U.S. Anesthesia Partners has named Kurt Jones, MD, as its chief clinical officer. Dr. Jones has been with USAP for nine years, serving in a variety of capacities. In his new role, Dr. Jones will serve as a liaison between…
From shifting state policies around new ASC development to ongoing staffing issues, here are three factors hindering ASC growth in 2025: Certificate-of-need laws While certificate-of-need laws vary from state to state, many ASC leaders argue that these regulations hinder growth…
St. Louis-based Ascension is reportedly positioning itself for a major expansion into the ASC space, taking cues from Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s aggressive outpatient growth model. Ascension is in advanced talks to acquire Nashville-based ASC chain AmSurg in a deal valued…
The Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus received a $40 million gift to enhance research into treatment of eye diseases. The school will use the gift to treat and potentially cure eye diseases such as…
Brian Gantwerker, MD, is a board-certified neurosurgeon and president of The Craniospinal Center of Los Angeles, where he specializes in the surgical and nonsurgical treatment of complex spinal and neurological disorders. A fellowship-trained expert in complex spine surgery, Dr. Gantwerker…
An Optum Health cardiology center in Mount Kisco, N.Y., has moved into a new building, according to a June 5 report from The Examiner News. The new facility includes updated technology, streamlined patient care, upgraded referral systems and has double…
Here are five physician practice or clinic closures Becker’s has reported on in the last month. 1. Longmeadow-based The Hand Center of Western Massachusetts closed June 1. The closure is attributed to unexpected staffing issues that have disrupted operations. 2.…
Thirteen years ago, Casey Chapman, MD, began his clinical research career in an unlikely place — a 12-foot-by-10-foot closet with the shelves ripped out. Today, as chief medical officer of GI Alliance, he’s helping transform how clinical trials are designed…
Mergers and acquisitions, private equity and joint ventures have had a significant impact on the ASC space over the past few years, but the frequency of deals has recently decreased, according to this CEO. Higher interest rates, paired with inflation…