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Where 5 ASC giants stand in 2025

Here are the most recent updates on five ASC giants as 2025 begins: 

Former physician sentenced for federal opioid crime

Alexander Otellin, MD, a former physician in Charleston, W.Va., was sentenced to three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for the unlawful distribution of oxycodone.

Senate report blasts PE ownership in healthcare: 10 things to know

A Jan. 7 bipartisan Senate report titled “Profits Over Patients: The Harmful Effects of Private Equity on the U.S. Health Care System” heavily scrutinized private equity involvement in healthcare, particularly in underserved and rural communities. 

What will make or break gastroenterology in 2025?

From prior authorization burdens to the advent of new AI, three gastroenterology specialists spoke with Becker’s about the key factors that will make or break the field of GI in 2025. 

California nonprofit buys Central Maine Healthcare

Lewiston-based Central Maine Healthcare will be acquired by Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare Foundation pending regulatory approval, WMTW reported Jan. 8.

Texas physician accused of impairment during procedures, license suspended

A Texas physician had his medical license suspended after he was accused of being impaired during several procedures, The Fresno Bee reported Jan. 8.

Cardiology's biggest opportunity in 2025

Cardiac catheterization labs have been gaining steam as an outpatient venture, as more cardiovascular procedures migrate to the ASC setting. 

Cardiology's biggest opportunity in 2025

Cardiac catheterization labs have been gaining steam as an outpatient venture, as more cardiovascular procedures migrate to the ASC setting. 

FTC makes '1 last plea' for noncompete ban

The Lina Khan-led Federal Trade Commission is making one final attempt to secure a ban on worker noncompete agreements just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, which is expected to usher in new FTC leadership. 

FTC makes '1 last plea' for noncompete ban

The Lina Khan-led Federal Trade Commission is making one final attempt to secure a ban on worker noncompete agreements just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in, which is expected to usher in new FTC leadership.