Category: ASC News

Several 'scope creep' bills hit Florida legislature

Florida legislatures are set to begin their 60-day session on March 4, in which they will consider several pieces of “scope of practice” related legislation. 

Mass General Brigham partners with Regent Surgical

Boston-based Mass General Brigham has partnered with ASC management company Regent Surgical. 

6 hospitals, health systems laying off employees

Here are six hospitals and health systems that are laying off or plan to lay off employees since Feb. 1, as reported by Becker’s:

5 hospitals shuttering services in 1 month

Becker’s reported on five hospitals or health systems shuttering services since Feb. 1, which could shift how ASCs in these markets operate. 

ASCs see their future in minimally invasive procedures

As ASC leaders and physicians evaluate what the future of growth in the industry looks like, many see the expansion of minimally invasive surgeries as a key factor in ASCs’ success over the next several years.

Ohio physician pays $600K to settle False Claims allegations

A physician in Powell, Ohio, has agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve False Claims allegations that he submitted fraudulent Medicare claims.

The most in-demand healthcare job, by state

As the population in the U.S. continues to grow and age, so does the demand for healthcare providers. 

3 hospital, health systems filing for bankruptcy in 2025

Becker’s has reported on three hospital and health system bankruptcies since the beginning of 2025:

1 in 6 physicians contemplated or attempted suicide

While just 1% of physicians have attempted suicide, an additional 15% have contemplated it, according to Medscape’s 2025 “‘A Lot More Still Needs to Be Done:’ Physicians and Suicide Report,” published Feb. 21. 

Missouri physician pleads guilty to making false statements to Medicare

Jerry Bruggeman, MD, of Columbia, Mo., has pleaded guilty to making false statements to Medicare.