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Why USPI is doubling down on ortho-heavy ASCs
United Surgical Partners International, the ASC arm of Nashville, Tenn.-based Tenet Healthcare, is sharpening its strategic focus on orthopedic-driven centers, executives said during Tenet’s April 29 earnings call. Here are six key points to know: 1. USPI’s growth strategy is bolstered by a robust development pipeline that includes both acquisitions and syndication-structured new centers. CEO […]
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4 ASC controversies in 1 month
Here are four ASC controversies Becker’s has reported on since March 31. 1. Patrick Campbell, a former nurse at North Platte (Neb.) Surgery Center, has been charged with stealing prescription medication from the facility. Mr. Campbell was charged in U.S. District Court with acquiring controlled substances by fraud. In April 2023, Mr. Campbell admitted to […]
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5 hospital closures in April
Becker’s has reported on five hospital closures in April. For ASCs, this might result in an influx in patients who have lost access to services through providers at hospitals or outpatient departments. Here are the five hospital closures: 1. Orlando (Fla.) Health’s Rockledge Hospital, along with four associated hospital-based outpatient departments, officially shuttered on April […]
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Fujifilm releases 2 gastroscopes
Fujifilm has released two new gastroscopes — the EG-840T and the EG-840TP — as part of its next-generation 800 series, according to an April 30 news release. Both devices work with Fujifilm’s endoscopic imaging system, which uses LED multi-light technology to improve visibility during procedures. The EG-840T is designed to expand treatment capabilities while also […]
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Optum names physician as new CEO: 5 things to know
Patrick Conway, MD, CEO of Optum Rx, has been named CEO of Optum, the healthcare services arm of UnitedHealth Group and parent company of ASC chain SCA Health, effective May 6. Here are five things to know: 1. Dr. Conway has held multiple leadership roles at UnitedHealth Group since 2020. Most recently, he has served […]
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Tenet’s ASC playbook continues to evolve
Nashville, Tenn.-based Tenet Healthcare, the parent company of ASC giant United Surgical Partners International, is planning to invest at least $250 million annually in mergers and acquisitions in the ambulatory space, executives shared during the company’s April 29 earnings call. Here are seven notes to know on Tenet’s USPI strategy: 1. “The pipeline looks good,” […]
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The biggest mistakes ASCs make with anesthesia — and what it could cost them
Anesthesia coverage has become one of the most pressing issues facing ASCs today. As provider shortages worsen and reimbursement rates fail to keep pace with rising costs, many ASC leaders are struggling to establish and maintain sustainable anesthesia partnerships. Ten anesthesia leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the common mistakes ASC leaders make when developing anesthesia […]
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The value-based deals, bankruptcies and mergers shaping the industry
Healthcare is seeing a surge in entities pursuing opportunities arising from the transition from fee-for-service to value-based models, according to VMG Health’s 2025 Healthcare M&A Report, released on April 22. Here are 13 value-based care transactions shaping the industry, according to VMG Health. Payers and retailers 1. In January 2024, Cigna announced the sale of […]
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4 in 10 physicians have a side gig
Thirty-eight percent of physicians have outside paid work, according to Medscape’s 2025 “Physician Compensation Report,” published April 11. Here are three more stats to know about physician side gigs: 1. Sixty-one percent of surveyed primary care physicians said they have outside paid work, and 62% of specialists, according to Medscape’s survey. 2. Internal medicine physicians […]
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Lab execs sentenced to prison for physician kickback scheme
Two former laboratory sales executives have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a physician kickback scheme, according to an April 29 news release from the Justice Department. What happened? Who else is involved?
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