Category: ASC News

6 GOP healthcare moves in 1 month

Here are four executive orders, proposals and other healthcare legislation passed under President Donald Trump’s administration since Jan. 1, as reported by Becker’s:

3 physician practice, clinic closures in 1 month

Becker’s has reported on three physician practice or clinic closures since Jan. 1:

Florida surgeon hit with lawsuit after fatal liver removal

A lawsuit has been filed against a physician, health system and other hospital staff on behalf of the widow of a man who died after the wrong organ was removed during a surgical procedure in August 2024, News 5 WKRG reported Jan. 30. 

Ohio physician practice abruptly closes 

North Canton (Ohio) Podiatry has abruptly shuttered, The Canton Repository reported Jan. 18. 

Georgia governor touts tort reform: 5 things to know

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp emphasized his commitment to reforming tort laws in the state in a press conference Jan. 28, News 10 reported Jan. 29. 

Resident physician unions kick off 2025 with a bang

Labor organizing efforts among resident physicians have started off 2025 with high activity. 

Virginia hospital pleads not guilty to $18.5M fraud scheme, unnecessary surgeries

Chesapeake (Va.) Regional Medical Center pleaded not guilty Jan. 28 to allegations of healthcare fraud, conspiracy to defraud the U.S, and obstruction of government operations.

4 states changing corporate income tax rates in 2025

On Jan. 1, three U.S. states cut their corporate income tax rates, while one state raised corporate taxes by eliminating its lower income bracket.

3 hospitals closures so far in 2025 

Becker’s has reported on three hospital closures so far in 2025. For ASCs, this might result in an influx in patients who have lost access to services through providers at hospitals or outpatient departments.

Nurses union urges Senate to reject Robert Kennedy Jr. for HHS secretary

On Jan. 29, the Senate conducted a hearing to determine whether Robert F. Kennedy would be the next HHS secretary.