Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Colorado Springs Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Partners break ground on ASC

Colorado Springs Cardiology and Heart & Vascular Partners have broken ground on a medical office building in Colorado Springs, Colo., according to a Nov. 19 report from Mile High CRE.

Jefferson County, UAB Health System to open ASC

Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority, an affiliate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System, is opening a new Birmingham-based ambulatory care facility in December. 

What RFK Jr.'s leadership means for physicians: 6 leaders weigh in

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services, and six leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what this could mean for physicians. 

Arkansas physician clinic to close

Saint Mary’s Physician Services will close its clinic in Atkins, Ark., on Dec. 19, according to a notice posted on the practice’s website. 

Trump taps Dr. Oz to run CMS: 10 things to know

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Mehmet Oz, MD, as his nominee for administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 

Are hospitals becoming 'too big to fail'? 10 notes on consolidation

Healthcare industry consolidation has mirrored trends in other sectors — promising efficiencies and stability but often delivering reduced competition, higher costs and limited access to care. 

Are hospitals becoming 'too big to fail'? 10 notes on consolidation

Healthcare industry consolidation has mirrored trends in other sectors — promising efficiencies and stability but often delivering reduced competition, higher costs and limited access to care. 

What's new with physician unions?

Here are three recent updates on physician unions and unionization efforts since Oct. 1, 2024, as reported by Becker’s: 

Physician sues HaysMed over noncompete clause

A physician has sued Hays, Kan.-based HaysMed alleging that a noncompete clause in his employment contract unlawfully restricts him from practicing medicine in western Kansas, Hays Post reported Nov. 18. 

SIS acquires Surgical Notes

ASC software leader Surgical Information Systems has acquired ASC-focused, revenue cycle management, transcription and coding services provider Surgical Notes.