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Why anesthesia matters more than ever
Anesthesia remains a dynamic industry as leaders explore new methods of opioid-free pain management and expand into new care settings.
Medicare 2025 reimbursement updates: 6 things to know
From 2011 to 2024, the number of Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S. grew from 1,339 to 2,140, according to VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review,” report.
Unpacking 3 major healthcare private equity bankruptcies
Healthcare private equity firms have been at the center of controversy in recent months after a year of notable Chapter 11 filings and increased regulatory scrutiny from a number of states.
The race to outpatient: How minimally invasive surgery is reshaping ASCs
Minimally invasive surgery, particularly in spine and orthopedic procedures, continue to be a significant driver of growth for ASCs.
High-acuity procedures on the move: 10 things to know
The continued migration of higher-acuity procedures from HOPDs to ASCs accelerated throughout 2024, according to VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review” report.
Fraudulent clinic owner sentenced to 25 years
A former clinic owner has been sentenced eight and one-third to 25 years in prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme involving unnecessary medical tests.
CMS' ASC inflation roller coaster: 10 years of updates
The net inflation adjustment for ASCs is 2.9% in 2024, nearly a full percentage point higher than the average since 2023, according to the VMG Health 2025 Healthcare M&A Report.
5 biggest ASC companies by market share in 2025
Around 33.5% of freestanding ASCs are owned and operated by chains, according to the VMG Health 2025 Healthcare M&A Report.
Louisiana physician sentenced for illegal drug distribution, healthcare fraud
Adrian Talbot, MD, a physician in Slidell, La., was sentenced Feb. 5 to 87 months in prison for conspiring to illegally distribute Schedule II substances and defrauding federal healthcare benefit programs.
Private practice fading: 4 physicians weigh in
As the cost of managing an independent practice increases alongside consolidation throughout healthcare, four physicians joined Becker’s to forecast the outlook for private practice in 2025.
