Category: ASC News

Hartford HealthCare subsidiary files CON to operate Connecticut ASC

HHC Surgery Center Holdings, an affiliate of Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare, has filed for a certificate of need to operate the Surgical Center of Connecticut in Bridgeport, according to a June 18 report from Westfair Business Journal. The ASC is currently operated by the Surgical Center of Connecticut, affiliated with management organization Surgical Care Affiliates.  The […]

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South Dakota independent physician group to join Sanford Health

Creekside Medical Clinic, an independent, physician-owned group, is joining Sioux Fall, S.D.-based Sanford Health. The clinic is located in Rapid City, S.D., and provides outpatient care, preventive health screenings and an on-site laboratory, according to a June 16 news release from Sanford Health.  Creekside Medical Clinic has provided care for more than 25 years, and […]

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The 5 states where RN pay increased the most

California saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for registered nurses from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Across the U.S., the average pay for RNs increased $3,950 from 2023 to 2024, reaching $98,430. Here are the five states with the largest jumps in compensation for registered […]

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Cleveland Clinic to expand ASC hours

Beginning July 7, Cleveland Clinic is expanding hours for outpatient care at several of its locations.  The locations will expand hours for outpatient specialty appointments, as well as for elective surgeries and procedures, according to a June 17 news release from the health system.  Specialties available at the facilities with extended hours will include digestive […]

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Indiana adds restrictions to noncompete laws 

In early May, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed legislation to expand restrictions on noncompete clauses in some physician contracts, The National Law Review reported June 16.  The legislation goes into effect July 1, and prohibits noncompete agreements between physicians and hospitals, parent companies of healthcare organizations, affiliated managers of a hospital and a hospital system. […]

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Physicians’ entrepreneurial spirit: 6 things to know

Under half of physicians (38%) are currently involved in an entrepreneurial venture, or are considering one, outside of their traditional work, according to Medscape’s 2025 “‘I Get to Be Creative Again — That’s the Juice’: Medscape Physicians as Entrepreneurs Report 2025,” report, published June 13.  Here are six things to know about physicians’ entrepreneurial ventures:  […]

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Constitution Surgery Alliance receives private equity investment

ASC development company Constitution Surgery Alliance has secured an investment from private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.  CSA, which launched in 1998, partners with health systems to develop ASCs and deliver clinical, operational and financial outcomes, according to a June 16 news release.  The company currently manages 16 facilities in five states that […]

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The battle for physician autonomy: 5 trends

Autonomy remains a central concern for physicians as declining reimbursement rates, soaring operational costs and other financial burdens force them into increasingly consolidated practice models. Here are five notes on the state of physician autonomy: 1. Corporate consolidation in healthcare is at an all-time high, which many associate with a decrease in physician autonomy. Only […]

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How physician practice types have changed since 2012

The percentage of physicians working in a solo practice setting has consistently decreased since 2014, according to data from the American Medical Association.  The organization released its Physician Practice Benchmark Report May 29, which includes data on the distribution of physicians by practice type from 2012 to 2024.  In 2024, the most common practice setting […]

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Pennsylvania House passes PE oversight bill

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed legislation that would give the state’s attorney general more authority to review and potentially block healthcare mergers and acquisitions.  The bill would also prohibit healthcare sale-leaseback arrangements by private equity firms and require healthcare organizations to disclose financial and operational details before finalizing major deals.  The legislation was […]

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