Cardiology has been a growing outpatient specialty for the last several years, a shift that has also driven recent mergers and acquisitions in the ASC space. Two leaders in outpatient cardiology joined Becker’s to discuss what they believe will shape the specialty’s growth over the next several years. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited […]
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As the demand for outpatient care grows, so does the demand for new construction. Recent research projects the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market to grow 21% by 2029—driven by the increasing demand for outpatient surgical procedures and rising patient preferences for these settings. When ASCs plan to build, expand or remodel their facilities to meet […]
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Nearly 50 major insurers have announced a sweeping set of voluntary commitments aimed at simplifying prior authorization processes across commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid managed care plans, potentially affecting 257 million Americans. Here’s what ASCs need to know: 1. Participating insurers are working toward a standardized electronic prior authorization system with a target of 80% […]
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Here are five leadership appointments for ASC leaders and physicians to know: 1. Brown Mills, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center named Michael Lieb as its next COO. 2. Sightview, an electronic health record and practice management partner focused on eyecare, appointed Tycene Fritcher as CEO. 3. Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare, the parent company of United […]
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The continued migration of cardiology care towards ASCs as well as new cardiovascular procedures being approved for ASC settings have cardiologists optimistic about the future. These two cardiologists recently connected with Becker’s to talk about what parts of the industry they are most excited about moving forward. Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity and […]
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McLaren Health Care plans to build a $53.6 million ambulatory care and orthopedic center in Bay City, Mich., according to a June 20 report from MLive. The two-story, 50,000-square-foot facility will welcome its first patients in the summer of 2026, with the orthopedic center opening first. The ambulatory center will follow in 2027. The ambulatory […]
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In a defining move for the ASC landscape, St. Louis-based Ascension has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AmSurg, a major ASC operator with 250 locations across the country. The transaction will expand Ascension’s ASC footprint from 58 to more than 300 centers in 34 states — a fivefold leap that places it in direct […]
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Sapna Thomas, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and medical director of North Ridgeville Endoscopy, part of University Hospitals. She also serves as medical director for the West Region of the UH Digestive Health Institute, where she has spent her entire post-residency career advancing access, continuity and quality in GI care. Dr. Thomas believes that leadership […]
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A surgeon and ASC owner in Ames, Iowa, and her physician husband have filed for bankruptcy, the Ames Tribune reported June 20. Lindsay Sturm, DO, the former lead surgeon at the center, also surrendered her medical license after being accused of incompetence. Dr. Strum and her husband, Sean Sturm, MD, an anesthesiologist, filed for Chapter […]
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From hospital systems to private equity, eight healthcare leaders joined Becker’s to discuss who they believe is the most disruptive force in physician consolidation today. Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity or brevity. Question: Who’s the most disruptive player in physician consolidation today? Frank DiMaio, MD. Chairman of Musculoskeletal Service Line at […]
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