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11 states adding the most ASCs
The number of ASCs across the U.S. is growing, and particularly so in California, Florida and Georgia.
5 emerging specialties among ASCs
Several specialties, traditionally believed to be mainstays of the hospital setting, are moving significantly toward ASCs, according to L.E.K. Consulting’s “2024 ASC Insights Study.”
USPI vs. SCA Health vs. AmSurg: How they compare in 2025
United Surgical Partners International, SCA Health and AmSurg are among the largest ASC chains. Here is how the companies stack up based on the number of ASCs in their networks and affiliated physicians.
Number of female GIs grows 219% in 18 years
From 2004 to 2022, the number of women in the active physician workforce increased 97%, while the number of men increased 13%.
5 GI companies to know in 2025
Here are five major GI companies to keep an eye on in 2025:
Mohawk Valley Cardiology faces patient data breach
Utica, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Cardiology has faced a data breach impacting the personal health information of 4,945 patients, according to a Jan. 9 report from the Observer-Dispatch.
The factors driving ASC-hospital joint ventures
The ASC-hospital relationship has evolved as hospitals have become increasingly interested in pursuing outpatient ventures. This often takes the form of joint ventures with existing ASCs.
Erlanger anesthesia provider raises compliance issues amid legal battle
The exclusive anesthesia services provider for Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System, Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, also of Chattanooga, has alleged that its anesthesiologists repeatedly raised concerns that Erlanger surgeons were not …
5 GIs making headlines
Here are five gastroenterologists making headlines in their field:
Ardent Health expanding ambulatory care in Oklahoma, New Mexico
Fairfax, Okla.-based Ardent Health has acquired several clinics in Oklahoma and New Mexico to expand ambulatory services in both states, according to a Jan. 11 report from The Oklahoman.
