Category: Becker’s ASC Review

What's new with Steward Health Care?

Dallas-based Steward Health Care has been facing financial difficulties and controversies since it sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection May 6.

Duly Health pairs with Surgery Partners

Downers Grove, Ill.-based Duly Health and Care has launched a strategic partnership with ASC management services organization Surgery Partners.

Duly Health pairs with Surgery Partners

Downers Grove, Ill.-based Duly Health and Care has launched a strategic partnership with ASC management services organization Surgery Partners.

ASA renews commitment to combat healthcare worker harassment

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has provided new recommendations to eradicate harassment, incivility and disrespect toward healthcare professionals in the workplace. 

California clinic will be '1st-in-nation' to provide free surgeries

The Orange, Calif.-based Lestonnac Free Clinic claims it will be the first in the nation to provide surgery to uninsured patients at no cost, ABC 7 reported Nov. 12. 

Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute adds interventional cardiologist

Anchorage-based Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute has added Josiah Brown, MD, to its staff, according to a Nov. 13 report by Alaska Business.

Private equity owns nearly 50% of cardiology practices

Nearly 50% of all private cardiology practices were a part of a private equity portfolio, according to MedAxiom’s 2024 “Cardiovascular Provider Compensation and Production Survey.”

Creative solutions surge as anesthesiologist shortage reaches critical levels

ASC and anesthesia leaders are turning to creative solutions amid the growing anesthesia provider shortage. 

2 hospitals, systems file for bankruptcy in 1 month

Healthcare bankruptcies have slowed since a five-year high in 2023, when 12 hospitals and health systems filed for bankruptcy. 

AMA targets post-procedure clawbacks

Physician frustration is growing as prior authorization and other payer obstacles lead to increased retrospective payment denial.