The physician workforce is facing a period of rapid change, with independent practices under increasing pressure, alternative employment opportunities shifting and patient access to care at risk.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been confirmed as HHS secretary following a 52-48 Senate vote.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew has introduced a bill that would ban prior authorization across health plans.
According to 2024 data from the American Association of Medical Colleges, the United States could face a projected shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036.
Atlanta-based Northside Hospital Orthopedic Institute is opening two surgery centers in early 2025.
As ASC consolidation continues and the physician population ages, more ASC companies are popping up to focus on a new type of management — one that focuses on physician ownership and local care.
There were 57 healthcare bankruptcy filings studied in 2024, down from 79 in 2023, according to a report on Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings from healthcare restructuring advisory firm Gibbins Advisors.
Philadelphia-based Atria Health has launched a new, independence-forward partnership model for cardiology practices.
An ASC in Ames, Iowa, has closed for unknown reasons, the Ames Tribune reported Feb. 13.
As the ASC industry continues to develop and evolve, so do ASCs' relationships with health systems and hospitals.