Category: Becker’s ASC Review

The best healthcare jobs for 2025, per US News

U.S. News & World Report has released its annual ranking of the 100 best jobs, highlighting the best jobs across 17 categories, including healthcare.

Surgery Partners names Dr. Laura Forese to board of directors

Surgery Partners added Laura Forese, MD, to its board of directors, according to a Jan. 13 news release.

Where independent ASCs stand in 2025

While ASCs remain largely independent, consolidation is still on the rise in the industry and a number of factors shape ASC independence. 

At-home CRC tests: Pros and cons

In 2024, the FDA approved at-home blood and stool tests for colorectal cancer screenings. In October, a second iteration of the at-home stool test was approved.

Where ASCs are contracting

The state of Washington lost the most ASCs over the last two years and seven other states reported losses since December 2022, according to CMS data.

11 states adding the most ASCs

The number of ASCs across the U.S. is growing, and particularly so in California, Florida and Georgia.

5 emerging specialties among ASCs

Several specialties, traditionally believed to be mainstays of the hospital setting, are moving significantly toward ASCs, according to L.E.K. Consulting’s “2024 ASC Insights Study.”

USPI vs. SCA Health vs. AmSurg: How they compare in 2025

United Surgical Partners International, SCA Health and AmSurg are among the largest ASC chains. Here is how the companies stack up based on the number of ASCs in their networks and affiliated physicians.

Number of female GIs grows 219% in 18 years

From 2004 to 2022, the number of women in the active physician workforce increased 97%, while the number of men increased 13%. 

5 GI companies to know in 2025

Here are five major GI companies to keep an eye on in 2025: