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Private equity has had an increased presence in the anesthesia industry, as reimbursement declines and staffing shortages push more anesthesia practices toward consolidation. 

Hospital deals surged in 2024 — the percentage of transactions with a financially distressed hospital hit an all time high and the average annual revenue of the distressed hospital inched up from $219 million in 2022 to $401 million last…

During his campaign, President Donald Trump promised to levy substantial tariffs against China and Mexico on day 1 of his presidency. 

Republican lawmakers have outlined significant Medicare cuts, which include implementing site-neutral payments, eliminating funding for hospital bad debts and reducing uncompensated care funding. Hospitals' access to special Medicare payment classifications could also be restricted to limit costs.

Both state and federal legislatures are tackling anesthesia-based bills in 2025. Here are four key pieces of legislation to know: 

AMSURG has acquired a majority ownership interest in Texarkana (Texas) Surgery Center. 

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