Category: ASC News

The ASC specialties poised to change the most

Amid rapid advancements in technology and increased demand for outpatient procedures, change has become a near constant in the ASC industry. 

3 ASC, physician practice data breaches in 2025

Here are three data breaches reported by ASCs and physician practices so far in 2025:

Massachusetts ASC ordered to vacate former Steward-owned medical office building

Tenants of a three-story medical office building in Dorchester, Mass., including Lower Mills Surgery Center, have been ordered to vacate by May, according to a Feb. 25 report from the Dorchester Reporter.

Trump signs executive order on price transparency: 5 things to know

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 25 targeted at boosting healthcare price transparency. 

SurgCenter founder joins cellular medicine developer

Gregory George, MD, PhD, founder and former manager of SurgCenter Development, the largest privately owned ASC company in the U.S., has joined Mesoblast Limited’s board.

Trump's FTC nominee vows to focus on noncompetes

Mark Meador, President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill the third Republican seat on the five-member Federal Trade Commission, recently told a Senate panel that the agency will focus on technology regulation and noncompete agreements in employment contra…

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.