Jay Singleton, MD, an ophthalmologist and owner of Singleton Vision Center in New Bern, North Carolina, is returning to court this week in a lawsuit that claims the state’s CON laws are unconstitutional, North Carolina Health News reported Nov. 17. …
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More than two-thirds of the counties in the U.S. do not have a practicing gastroenterologist, according to a Nov. 14 report from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. Here are nine more notes on the GI workforce in the report, Addressing the Gastroenterologist…
Heights University Hospital in Jersey City, N.J., will close immediately after being denied $25 million in funding, according to a Nov. 17 report from roi-nj.com. The hospital, which also includes an ASC, had its request for funding turned down by…
As the ASC industry continues to expand, diversify and become more competitive, smaller practices are exploring new methods of partnership in order to sustainably grow while maintaining autonomy. EJ Ledesma, CEO of Sarasota, Fla.-based 360 Orthopedics, recently joined Becker’s for…
As more procedures shift to the ASC setting, leaders are evaluating which specialties or service lines will be the best positioned for development in the coming years — and how this can be done safely and efficiently. Here are three…
Several physician associations are urging Elevance Health to abandon its new policy that penalizes hospitals and contracted facilities for using care providers who are not in-network with its Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial plans in 11 states. Under the…
ASCs across the country are struggling to maintain margins as operating costs continue to climb, and there appears to be no relief in sight. Healthcare costs for commercial payers are projected to increase by up to 8.5% in 2026, driven…
Several leaders joined Becker’s on an Oct. 16 panel at the 31st Annual Business and Operations of ASCs Meeting in Chicago to discuss how ASCs can evaluate private equity interest and how to distinguish a strong long-term partner from a…
Gastrointestinal procedures continue to dominate the ASC landscape in 2025, driven by increased screening demand, younger-onset colorectal cancer and ongoing migration of cases out of hospitals. All the while, the specialty is navigating significant pressures, from reimbursement cuts and prior…
Here are 17 medical device and technology recalls, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025: Note: This list is not exhaustive.