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10 biggest ASC chains by number of centers

United Surgical Partners International and SCA Health rank No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, as ASC companies with the most centers.

Massachusetts, DC loosen CRNA supervision requirements

Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., have both made moves to allow certified registered nurse anesthetists to practice without physician supervision. 

Where 32 hospitals, health systems, are laying off employees in 2024

Thirty-two hospitals and health systems have announced plans to lay off employees so far in 2024, which could create a larger talent pool for ASCs and private practices. 

The investments ASCs can't afford to skip

As ASCs continue to face staffing shortages nationwide, many leaders are putting their money into retaining and recruiting talent. 

Who is leaning into value-based care?

As value-based care becomes commonplace throughout the U.S. healthcare system, physicians and practices are learning how to lean into the trend. 

Physician group to pay $14.9M to settle false claims allegations

A multistate chronic pain physician group has agreed to pay $14.9 million to resolve claims it knowingly submitted claims that were not provided in conformity with Medicare, Medicaid and Tricare requirements. 

The 75 best hospitals for cardiac care

Money Magazine has released its annual list of the 75 top hospitals for cardiac care in the U.S., with New York City-based NYU Langone Medical Center topping the ranking. 

Maine hospital plans medical office building

Redington-Fairview General Hospital in Skowhegan, Maine, has submitted a proposal to a local planning board to build a three-story, 23,857-square-foot medical office building, according to a June 5 report from centralmaine.com. 

3 cardiac care centers with below-average price transparency

Money Magazine has released its annual list of the 75 top hospitals for cardiac care in the U.S., with New York City-based NYU Langone Medical Center topping the list. 

Texas physician sentenced to 33 years for sexual abuse 

A former Texas emergency room physician was sentenced to 33 years for sexual abuse of a child over a seven-year period, CBS 19 reported June 5.