Health systems are investing heavily in AI, digital care models and patient experience. But many are building on aging energy infrastructure never designed to support always-on digital operations and expanding clinical demands. Outdated systems do more than increase maintenance costs.…
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Greenville, S.C.-based Prisma Health is expanding its operations into the ASC and outpatient space, signaled by a recent joint venture partnership and capital investment. The nonprofit organization, which operates 19 acute and specialty hospitals serving more than 1.6 million patients…
ASCs and anesthesia practices are feeling a financial squeeze as reimbursement rates fail to keep pace with rising operational costs. Here is a look at how CMS’ reimbursement rates for anesthesia have changed over the last five years: 2019 2020…
Cardiology is rapidly developing into a competitive and consolidated landscape as more procedures become approved in the outpatient setting and the demand for cardiovascular services remains high among the U.S. population. Private equity is a significant driver of these dynamics…
Hospital and health system development leaders are navigating a competitive ASC market shaped by rising acquisition activity and regulatory change. This new ASC valuation survey report reflects insights from 21 respondents whose organizations collectively own or manage more than 25%…
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Custom Surgical Partners and Ambulatory Strategies have formed a strategic partnership to create a unified consulting platform focused exclusively on ASCs. The partnership was finalized Feb. 5. Together, the firms have supported over 800 clients and helped develop more than…
Strategic Radiology, a national coalition of radiology practices, has added a 14-physician radiology practice in Kentucky. Central Kentucky Radiology, based in Lexington, joined the coalition. With the addition, Strategic Radiology includes 49 independent practices, according to a March 3 news…
The National Institutes of Health awarded nearly $250 million in funding to anesthesiology departments at universities and medical schools in the U.S. in 2025, according to data from the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. The mean funding for anesthesiology…
Picture a pilot that surpasses its savings goal within 90 days and then scales across a health system. At Ardent Health, an initial target of $32.50 per admission quickly became $97 per admission during the pilot. After expansion, average savings…
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JLL Income Property Trust has acquired West Boston Medical Center, a 53,000-square-foot outpatient complex in Watertown, Mass., for approximately $32 million, according to a March 4 Weekly Real Estate News report. The property is fully leased under a 15-year agreement…
