Category: Becker’s ASC Review

How physicians are using AI

Nearly half (43%) of medical practices in the U.S. have been using AI at work for over a year, according to Medscape’s 2024 “Early Successes, Untapped Potential, Lingering Questions: AI Adoption in Healthcare Report,” published Dec. 6. 

Physician Partners of America opens pain clinic

Tampa, Fla.-based Physician Partners of America has opened an interventional pain management clinic in Orlando, Fla.

Physician Partners of America opens pain clinic

Tampa, Fla.-based Physician Partners of America has opened an interventional pain management clinic in Orlando, Fla.

Cyberattack at 2 Connecticut GI practices affects 10,500+ patients

Connecticut GI and Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield has faced a data breach affecting 10,568 patients, according to a Dec. 5 report from The HIPAA Journal.

Cyberattack at 2 Connecticut GI practices affects 10,500+ patients

Connecticut GI and Gastroenterology Associates of Fairfield has faced a data breach affecting 10,568 patients, according to a Dec. 5 report from The HIPAA Journal.

CommonSpirit looks to ambulatory care to stanch losses

Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health reported an operating loss of $331 million (-3.5% operating margin) in the first fiscal quarter of 2025. 

Trump and healthcare private equity: 8 things to know

On Nov. 22, the Private Equity Stakeholder Project released a statement expressing concerns over Marc Rowan, CEO of Apollo Global Management and a top contender as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of the Treasury. 

Female physician wealth, debt in 2024: 7 notes

A solid majority of female physicians, 70%, have a net worth of less than $2 million, according to Medscape’s “Money Matters When You’re Playing Catchup: Medscape Female Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2024,” published Dec. 5. 

Anthem BCBS walks back on controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy 

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has reversed its decision on a controversial anesthesia reimbursement policy update, the payer said in a statement shared with Becker’s. 

Meet the woman piloting Trump's small business agenda

President-elect Donald Trump has added to his feature cabinet through the nomination of former Sen. Kelly Loeffler to lead the Small Business Administration, according to a Dec. 4 report from CNN.