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Big moves from Optum

Optum, parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, has seen massive growth, including spending $31 billion on acquisitions in the last two years.

UVM to shutter facilities, lay off staff amid $100M in budget cuts

In October, the University of Vermont Medical Center paused construction on a planned $129 million outpatient surgery center in South Burlington, Vt., following budget constraints. 

Colorado ambulatory care center opens

The River Landing Surgery Center opened its doors in Montrose, Colo., according to a Nov. 15 report from the Montrose Press.

Colorado ambulatory care center opens

The River Landing Surgery Center opened its doors in Montrose, Colo., according to a Nov. 15 report from the Montrose Press.

FDA grants clearance to 1st AI software for fetal heart evaluations

Medical devicemaker BrightHeart has earned FDA clearance for its artificial intelligence software designed to transform prenatal ultrasound evaluations of the fetal heart.

5 payer updates shaking up the ASC industry

Here are five moves from payers that are making waves in the ASC space:

Trump selects for 25 cabinet positions: What to know about his picks

Since winning reelection in early November, President-elect Donald Trump has gone to work assembling his cabinet. 

8 GI studies changing the industry

From studies on endoscopy to IBD, the gastroenterology industry has seen several major changes over the past year. 

What CMS' pay cut means for anesthesia

CMS recently finalized a 2.83% physician pay cut in its 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. 

New Jersey man sentenced for $4M healthcare fraud scheme

A New Jersey man was sentenced to 87 months in prison for defrauding the New Jersey Traumatic Brain Injury Fund of more than $4 million.