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5 payer moves that shook the ASC industry in 2024
In 2024, major developments in insurance and healthcare policies have sparked significant changes affecting ASCs and physicians.
NYU Langone Heart adds new care site
New York City-based NYU Langone Heart has expanded care services to the NYU Langone Hospital in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, according to a Dec. 29 report from the BKReader.
River Region Cardiology data breach impacts 500,000 patients
Montgomery, Ala.-based River Region Cardiology Associates has filed a notice of data breach with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.
30 ophthalmology practices in 2024
Here are 30 ophthalmology partnerships, acquisitions and openings from 2024, as reported by Becker’s:
St. Tammany Health unveils new $75M ASC
Covington, La.-based St. Tammany Health System has opened its new St. Tammany Health System Surgery facility, AN17 reported Dec. 39.
Private equity and ASCs in 2024: 5 notes
While many ASCs remain independent, private equity has become an established force in the industry, with notable movements in 2024.
Optum, Amedisys extend merger deadline amid legal challenge
Optum and home health provider Amedisys have extended the deadline for their proposed $3.3 billion merger amid a legal challenge from the Department of Justice.
The 5 largest ASC chains by number of centers
Tenet’s United Surgical Partners International and Optum’s SCA Health are the two largest ASC chains by number of centers.
5 ASC leaders' insights that defined 2024
2024 has been a year of seismic shifts and bold perspectives in the ASC industry, with leaders grappling with the accelerating consolidation of physician practices, reimbursement challenges and the ongoing shift toward ASCs.
10 major ASC lawsuits in 2024
Here are 10 major ASC lawsuits Becker’s reported on in 2024 that shook the industry:
