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The ASC industry continues to see rapid consolidation, investment and strategic partnerships as healthcare organizations seek to expand their market presence.

The number of independent physicians has been on a steady decline — around 108,700 physicians left private practice for employment between 2019 and 2021, according to a report from Avalere.

The recent minimum wage increase in California has presented financial challenges for many ASCs, forcing smaller physician-owned practices to compete with larger hospitals and organizations for staff.

The implementation of AI has become widespread in healthcare, but physicians are concerned that unregulated AI use is increasing prior authorization denials, according to a May 7 report by the American Medical Association. 

Anesthesia providers are increasingly sounding the alarm over payer policies that threaten fair compensation, patient access and the sustainability of their profession. 

The American Gastroenterological Association has elected Richard Peek, MD, as vice president. 

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