Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Will Dr. Oz's financial ties affect his CMS nomination?

Mehmet Oz, MD, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for CMS administrator, is facing scrutiny for his deep financial ties in the industry. 

How 8 ASC leaders are bracing for upcoming supply tariffs

Several health systems are bracing for potential supply challenges heading into a new presidential term. 

Why 5 ASCs closed in 2025

Becker’s has reported on more than five ASC closures so far in 2024. 

Renowned Philadelphia physician dies at 89

Edward Viner, MD, retired acting chief of medicine at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia and chief of medicine emeritus at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, N.J., died of acute myeloid leukemia at his home Dec. 1, according to a Dec. 10 obituary…

Kaiser Permanente's biggest deals in 2024

Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, a major employer of physicians, has inked major deals in 2024, expanding its reach in several states. 

19 anesthesiologists in the headlines

Here are 19 anesthesiologists who have made Becker’s headlines in the last month:

Malpractice and AI: 9 things to know

Around 40% of physicians have concerns around using AI at work for legal reasons, according to a Dec. 10 Medscape report based on an annual survey.

Cardiologists weigh in on another year reimbursement cuts

On Nov. 1, CMS finalized a 2.83% cut to its 2025 physician payment rule, marking another year of declining reimbursements. 

NYU Langone expands GI leadership with new hires

New York University’s Langone Health in New York City has expanded its gastroenterology leadership team with the addition of two new hires. 

USPI in 2024: 10 notes

Here are 10 things to know about Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare’s ASC arm, United Surgical Partners International, in 2024: