ASCs and hospitals both serve vital roles in the healthcare system, but their approaches to operations, accountability and patient experience often differ drastically.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
ASCs aren't 'printing money' anymore — here's how investment strategies are adapting
Large healthcare groups are shifting their ASC strategy, favoring partnerships with surgery centers and physician practices over direct investments, Jeffrey Flynn, administrator and COO of New York City-based Gramercy Surgery Center and president of th…
Colorectal cancer screening is still a 'hard sell': How 1 practice is trying to change that
Colorectal cancer claims an estimated 53,000 lives per year, despite being treatable, especially in the early stages.
Lawmakers split on Oregon private equity bill: 10 things to know
Lawmakers in Oregon are considering a bill for the second time that would impose stricter regulations on corporate ownership of physicians’ offices and medical clinics, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported March 5.
Ohio business groups sound off on banning noncompetes
Opponents of a bill circulating the Ohio Senate that would ban noncompete agreements voiced their concerns the, Ohio Capital Journal reported March 6.
Surgery Partners opened 8 de novo ASCs in 2024
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners opened eight de novo facilities in 2024, with 12 facilities in various stages, according to a March 3 earnings call transcribed by Seeking Alpha.
The high cost of gastroenterologist turnover
With the U.S. facing a projected shortage of 1,630 gastroenterologists by 2025, healthcare leaders are increasingly focused on recruitment challenges and costs.
Robotic surgery to boom in ASC setting
Artificial intelligence and surgical robots are at the forefront of conversations surrounding the future of medicine.
RWJBarnabas outpatient center to open
West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas’ Ambulatory Medical Pavilion will open to patients April 1.
Colorado cardiologist loses medical license following 158-year prison sentence
Colorado cardiologist Stephen Matthews has permanently lost his medical license after being sentenced to 158 years in prison, according to a March 4 report from CBS News.
