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The ASC playbook that united a health system and local physicians
Shyroll Morris, senior vice president and chief strategy officer of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth’s East Florida division, shared with Becker’s the health system’s ASC strategy and how it brought local physicians into closer alignment. In many established markets, health systems focus primarily on employed physicians. But AdventHealth found that forming strong partnerships with independent community […]
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‘Eventually there may not be many independents left’: Why ASCs are banding together for survival
Independent ASCs are under growing pressure as reimbursement fails to keep pace with rising operational costs, staffing shortages and mounting administrative burdens. In response to these challenges, Gregg Gordon launched Surgical Solutions IPA in 2024, one of the country’s first independent practice associations built solely for ASCs. Based in New York City, SSIPA works to […]
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5 hospitals shuttering services in 1 month
Here are five hospitals and health systems that shuttered services in the last month: 1. Peoria, Ill.-based OSF HealthCare will discontinue intensive care and obstetrics services at its medical center in Ottawa, Ill., and transfer them to a nearby facility in Peru, Ill. 2. East Ohio Hometown Pharmacy, a full-service pharmacy in Martins Ferry for […]
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USPI vs. Surgery Partners vs. HCA Healthcare: 12 financial notes
Here are 12 financial notes from three of the biggest ASC operators, pulled from their most recent financial reports: United Surgical Partners International (Dallas) 1. USPI reported $4.5 billion in net operating revenues for 2024, a 15.4% increase from $3.9 billion in 2023. 2. USPI’s net operating revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024 reached […]
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What cardiology procedures are moving to the ASC setting
As cardiology increasingly shifts toward outpatient care, procedures once reserved for hospital catheterization labs are carving out space in ASCs. Vance Chunn, CEO of Mobile, Ala.-based Cardiology Associates, joined Becker’s to discuss the diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures that are already migrating and the complexities preventing others from making the leap. Editor’s note: This response […]
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Appeals court stops fired physician from reviving fraud suit against former employers
A federal appeals court has ruled that a fired physician cannot resurrect his False Claims Act lawsuit accusing his former employer — Baptist Health Montgomery, Prattville Baptist and Team Health — of billing the government for overprescribed opioids, according to court documents accessed by Becker’s. What happened?
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82% of physicians fear consequences for seeking mental health treatment
Eighty-two percent of physicians say fear of professional consequences keeps them from seeking mental health treatment, according to a new survey from Sermo, a healthcare provider engagement platform. “As physicians, we are our best advocates and we need to protect ourselves from ourselves because when there’s work to do, we’re going to do it,” Zachary […]
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Inside AdventHealth’s East Florida ASC strategy
As the healthcare landscape continues its shift toward outpatient care, ASCs have become a cornerstone of growth for many health systems. AdventHealth is no exception. In East Florida, one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, the system is investing heavily in ASC development to meet rising demand, support physician partners and deliver care in […]
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Why payers still ‘undervalue’ ASCs
Healthcare consultant Gregg Gordon, who launched Surgical Solutions IPA in 2024, recently joined Becker’s to discuss how payers have “historically undervalued the ASC model,” and what it will take to shift that dynamic. Mr. Gordon, who has worked on both the provider and payer sides, said payers often focus narrowly on unit cost and reimbursement […]
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5 hospital closures in March
There has been a rise in hospital closures, with Becker’s reporting on more than 10 in 2025 alone. “America’s hospitals and health systems are grappling with significant challenges, including broken supply chains, workforce shortages, cyber threats and behavioral health issues,” Alicia Mitchell, senior vice president of communications for the American Hospital Association, said in a […]
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