MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital in Rockport, Maine, has added Reza Rahbar, MD, to its gastroenterology practice, according to a Feb. 10 report from PenBay Pilot. Dr. Rahbar has previously served as medical director of colorectal surgery at UNC REX Hospital…
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Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International, Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, reported $5.2 billion in net operating revenues for 2025, a 14.1% increase from $4.53 billion in 2024, according to Tenet’s earnings release published Feb. 11. Here are 10 things to know:…
The 10 most-performed ASC procedures accounted for a significant share of total Medicare dollars in both 2025 and projected 2026, with cataract surgery alone representing nearly one-fifth of all ASC Medicare payments, according to a 2025 report from VMG Health.…
Because ASCs are under mounting pressure to do more with less, many leaders have come to believe AI is no longer a future investment. It’s fast becoming a practical lever to protect revenue, stabilize operations and maintain a competitive edge…
Kaye/Bassman International, a national executive search firm specializing in healthcare, has integrated its ASC and surgical hospital recruiting practice with its hospital and nursing leadership division. The unified team will be led by Drew Wyatt, managing partner in hospital and…
Between 2017 and 2026, annual net inflation adjustments for ASCs have averaged 2.5%, according to a recent VMG Health report, which many ASC leaders say has failed to keep pace with rising costs. “Reimbursement rates have not kept pace with…
The New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council is considering a change to regulations surrounding what procedures can be performed at ASCs, The National Law Review reported Feb. 10. The change, up for consideration at the legislature’s Feb.…
Two Maryland men pleaded guilty for their roles in a multistate drug distribution conspiracy tied to an Annandale-based physician convicted of unlawfully prescribing opioids, according to a Feb. 9 news release from the Justice Department What happened?
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has appointed Padma Gulur, MD, as head of the department of anesthesiology and the inaugural Alex S. Evers MD Distinguished Professor in Anesthesiology, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Gulur currently serves as interim…