Category: Becker’s ASC Review

PAC plans to elect 100 physicians to Congress by 2030

Political action group 314 Action, a national grassroots organization that works to elect Democrats with science and medical backgrounds, has launched a campaign to elect 100 physicians to state offices and Congress by 2030. 

American Board of Medical Specialties rejects cardiovascular board

The American Board of Medical Specialties has denied the American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine’s request to create an independent board for cardiology. 

7 reasons physicians are avoiding leadership roles

As a shortage of physicians persists across the U.S. and physician satisfaction buckles under increased administrative burdens and other job pressure, some leaders find that physicians are less present in healthcare leadership roles. 

8 federal policy updates for physicians to know this month

With a flurry of federal updates coming out of Washington as the Trump administration continues to take shape, here are eight federal policy updates relevant to ASC leaders and physicians: 

The battle over anesthesia coverage: A timeline

In late 2024, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield proposed a policy that would have imposed time limits on anesthesia reimbursements in Missouri, New York and Connecticut. This was met with an intense backlash from the physicians and leaders in healthcare an…

Cardiologists on the move in February

Here are four cardiologists joining new health systems and entering new roles, as reported by Becker’s in February:

5 GI groups expanding services in 1 month 

Here are five gastroenterology groups that expanded services in the last month:

What's next for healthcare private equity?

Here are three recent studies, policy updates and market trends that could affect healthcare private equity groups in the near future:  

Is ASC sustainability in danger?

As more procedures shift to the outpatient setting, many ASCs are feeling the financial squeeze, with rising costs and stagnant reimbursements making it increasingly difficult to maintain healthy margins.

Why patients aren't getting screened for GI cancer

Fear and anxiety may be the key reasons why patients are choosing not to undergo screenings for colorectal cancer.