Category: Becker’s ASC Review

7 common 'anticompetitive' clauses to recognize

A Dec. 11 report by the Center for American Progress outlined recent controversy surrounding the FTC’s attempt to ban noncompete agreements earlier in 2024, as well as several common types of clauses found in healthcare contracts between providers, pay…

All eyes on anesthesia: 5 major moves grabbing attention

Here are five major moves in the anesthesia industry that have recently gained traction: 

5 PE moves ASC leaders are eyeing

Here are five recent private equity deals, finalized or rumored, that ASCs are eyeing:

6 GI payer updates in 2024, where they stand now

From new prior authorization rules to growing payer contracts, here are six GI payer updates from 2024: 

Optum in 2024: 10 notes

Here are 10 updates on UnitedHealth Group’s Optum, the parent company of Deerfield, Ill.-based ASC chain SCA Health, in 2024.

New York system to pay $550K for cyberattack lapses

Kingston, N.Y.-based HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley has agreed to pay $550,000 in penalties following a 2023 cyberattack, according to a Dec. 10 report from the Albany Times Union.

Good news, bad news for physicians heading into 2025

From pay cuts to workforce evolutions, 2024 was a tumultuous year for physicians. 

5 cardiology breakthroughs in 2024

Here are five major developments and breakthroughs in cardiology research and technology in 2024:

3 ASCs opening in the Midwest in 10 days

Here are three new ASCs that have opened or are planning openings in the Midwest, as reported by Becker’s since Dec. 2:

Walgreens considers selling to PE firm: 5 things to know 

Walgreens Boots Alliance is reportedly considering selling itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners and becoming private,  The Wall Street Journal reported Dec. 10.