While ASCs remain largely independent, consolidation is on the rise as the industry’s largest chains continue to expand, leaving the state of practice independence in flux.
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Meet the 4 physicians heading to the Senate in 2025
There are currently four incumbent physicians in the U.S. Senate, with one earning reelection again in the 2024 election.
2nd Trump administration and small businesses: 5 things to know
The ASC industry is largely fragmented, with roughly 68% of ASC facilities operating independently as of 2023, and many operate as small businesses.
The states with the most physicians, PAs per capita
Pennsylvania has the most physicians per capita, while New York has the most physician assistants per capita, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
5 anesthesia controversies to know
Here are five recent controversies involving anesthesia providers:
Ohio medical office building sells for $995K
A medical office building in Youngstown, Ohio, has sold for $995,000, according to a Nov. 8 report from The Business Journal.
West Virginia hospital's Stark law case dismissed
A West Virginia federal district court has dismissed a false claims lawsuit filed against Thomas Health System, citing insufficient detail in the plaintiff’s allegations, according to court documents filed by Becker’s.
3 noncompete cases to know
Here are three lawsuits involving noncompete clauses for physicians and ASC leaders to know in 2024, as reported by Becker’s:
Hawaii pain physician accused of misdiagnosing patient to prescribe unnecessary opioids
A Honolulu, Hawaii-based pain management physician is facing a lawsuit for allegedly misdiagnosing a patient to prescribe him unnecessary amounts of oxycodone, Hawaii News Now reported Nov. 2.
Memorial Hermann opens Texas ASC
Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System has opened a new surgery center in Montgomery, Texas, according to a Nov. 8 report from Community Impact.
