Leadership

ASC and physician leaders are keeping a sharp eye on Stark law, which has evolved into a complex framework that continues to challenge compliance. 

Physicians are flocking to employed models, whether that be hospitals, health systems, private equity groups or payers. 

Physicians are increasingly concerned about independent practice viability amid another 2.83% cut by CMS.

Physician practices nationwide are struggling to fill roles amid widespread staffing shortages, with rural practices facing even greater challenges.

With autonomy top of mind for many practices, some groups are leaning on different models of ownership to reach economies of scale while keeping physicians in leadership positions. 

President-elect Donald Trump appointed Susie Wiles, his senior campaign adviser, as the next White House chief of staff. 

Labor costs continue to rise as ASCs compete with hospitals for staff. 

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based multispecialty physician group Holy Cross Medical Group has named Maggy Perez-Dickens as its new president, DotMed reported Nov. 11.

Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Nov. 6, and 12 leaders joined Becker's to discuss what this could mean for physicians.  

CMS released its 2025 physician payment rule, which includes a 2.83% conversion factor decrease from 2024.