Category: ASC News

New Jersey physician pleads guilty to illegal oxycodone distribution scheme

A Roselle Park, N.J.-based physician has pleaded guilty to charges of illegally distributing oxycodone

Tennessee op-ed argues state CON laws stifle healthcare access

The Tennessee legislature recently passed reforms to the state’s certificate-of-need laws that will gradually phase out state CON requirements for ASCs, among other changes. 

Delaware courts opting to strike down more noncompetes

A number of Delaware courts have recently refused to modify “overbroad” noncompete agreements, opting to strike them entirely, according to a Jan. 13 viewpoint published by Christina Solomon of the law firm Foley & Lardner in The National Law Revie…

Texas physician pleads guilty to kickback conspiracy

Tajul Chowdhury, MD, a physician in Edinburg, Texas, and his son pleaded guilty to receiving kickbacks in exchange for referring prescriptions to local pharmacies.

The best healthcare jobs for 2025, per US News

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual ranking of the 100 best jobs, highlighting the best jobs across 17 categories, including healthcare.

Surgery Partners names Dr. Laura Forese to board of directors

Surgery Partners added Laura Forese, MD, to its board of directors, according to a Jan. 13 news release.

Where independent ASCs stand in 2025

While ASCs remain largely independent, consolidation is still on the rise in the industry and a number of factors shape ASC independence. 

Where ASCs are contracting

The state of Washington lost the most ASCs over the last two years and seven other states reported losses since December 2022, according to CMS data.

11 states adding the most ASCs

The number of ASCs across the U.S. is growing, and particularly so in California, Florida and Georgia.

5 emerging specialties among ASCs

Several specialties, traditionally believed to be mainstays of the hospital setting, are moving significantly toward ASCs, according to L.E.K. Consulting’s “2024 ASC Insights Study.”