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Connecticut halts big ASC sale over ownership, regulatory concerns
The Connecticut Office of Health Strategy has pushed back against a proposed sale involving Constitution Surgery Alliance, citing concerns over governance and ownership changes affecting multiple ASCs, according to a Jan. 23 letter obtained by Becker’s…
How private practices maximize reimbursements
Sixty nine-percent of independent physicians collect payment at time of service to maximize reimbursements, according to a recent survey from healthcare software company Tebra published Jan. 30.
A flurry of states introducing CRNA, anesthesia laws
Since the start of 2025, lawmakers in five states have introduced legislation addressing anesthesia reimbursement policies and certified registered nurse anesthetist practice regulations.
The surge of hospital-affiliated physicians: 10 statistics to know
Physician employment trends continue to shift as more leave private practice for hospital and corporate affiliations.
The 'win-win' model for hospitals, physician practices
For physicians who might be eyeing a move from employed to independent practice models, the shift can be daunting.
Anesthesiology residents applying to pain medicine fellowships drops 45%
Demand for anesthesiologists continues to rise. However, fellowship applications among anaesthesiology residents may be falling, according to a November study published in the January edition of Pain Practice.
Updates on Midwestern ASCs in 30 days
Here are six updates on ASCs in the Midwest, as reported by Becker’s since Jan. 7:
Mississippi outpatient center moving forward despite conflict with county, local hospital
An outpatient medical complex is moving forward in South Mississippi without the support of county supervisors and nearby Singing River Health System, according to a Feb. 5 report from the Sun Herald.
Olmsted Medical Center to open Minnesota ASC
Rochester, Minn.-based Olmsted Medical Center will open its first ASC in the region, according to a Feb. 5 report from the Post Bulletin.
The ASC Quality Collaboration releases safety, quality assessment tool
The ASC Quality Collaboration has released a safety and quality assessment tool, according to a Feb. 3 report from Ambulatory Surgery Center News.
