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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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5 hospital deals ASCs need to know in 1 month
Here are five major hospital and health system deals since March 1: 1. Prime Healthcare acquires eight Ascension hospitals in Illinois Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare has completed its acquisition of eight hospitals and two ASCs in Illinois from St. Louis-based Ascension. Prime signed an asset purchase agreement in July 2024 and received approval from the […]
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The next wave: 5 emerging ASC trends
The ASC industry is undergoing significant shifts in performance, efficiency and patient payment patterns, according to HST Pathways’ latest State of the Industry Report. The report, which analyzes data from 590 ASCs in 47 states, highlights five key trends shaping the future of outpatient surgery: 1. Cardiology is booming, but revenue per case is slipping […]
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Jury awards $20M+ to Timbers player in suit against ASC physician
A jury has awarded $20.6 million to former Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jake Gleeson, finding orthopedic surgeon Richard Edelson, MD, violated his duty of care during a 2018 surgery that ended Mr. Gleeson’s professional career, Fox 12 reported March 28. What happened?
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