ASCs have become a focal point of hospital and health systems’ investment interests as payer incentives, patient preferences and rising operational costs necessitate a shift to outpatient settings. Despite the significant advancements many health systems have already made in ambulatory…
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Here are the 10 cardiology stories published by Becker’s that drew the most clicks this year: 1. Massachusetts cardiologists fined, reprimanded by state board: The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine has reprimanded the license of a cardiovascular disease specialist,…
As ASC consolidation accelerates, many management companies are chasing scale through acquisitions. Solara Surgical Partners has taken a different route, one built on long-term relationships and physician alignment. Southlake, Texas-based Solara is an ASC development and management company that has…
A national shortage of gastroenterologists is beginning to show measurable downstream effects on physician workload and patient care, according to a Medscape report published Dec. 12. Medscape collected responses from 131 gastroenterologists who met screening requirements between July 8 and…
ASC leaders have made significant advancements in technology, clinical efficiency and staffing in the last year and remain attentive to the constant stream of emerging tools to boost their practice’s productivity. Three ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the investments…
As ASCs take on more volume and higher-acuity procedures, technology decisions are becoming less about innovation for innovation’s sake and more about operational survival. CMS continues to move procedures out of the hospital and into lower-cost outpatient settings, while ASCs…
Operational efficiency, cost management and patient experience are key principles guiding ASC leaders’ strategies for success in 2026 as they navigate a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Three ASC leaders recently joined Becker’s to discuss the initiatives they plan on implementing…
Here are five hospital deals Becker’s has reported on since Dec. 10: 1. Hartford, Conn.-based Hartford Healthcare’s acquisition of Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals from bankrupt Prospect Medical was approved with conditions aimed at limiting cost increases and preserving…
Payer-provider relationships have long been challenged by administrative complexity, inconsistent requirements and misaligned incentives. These issues can contribute to care delays, payment delays and unnecessary friction for both organizations. Inconsistent requirements, duplicative documentation and misaligned incentives have made even routine…
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Replacing just one primary care physician can cost up to $900,000 in lost revenue annually. Yet many health systems still treat staffing like a back-office function — not a strategic, critical lever for care delivery innovation, physician retention, and enterprise…
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