Category: Becker’s ASC Review

The physician workforce crisis: What's coming in the next 5 years

Ten healthcare leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what the physician workforce might look like in five years. 

Premier Anesthesia expands to Taylor Station Surgery Center

Premier Anesthesia partnered with Columbus, Ohio-based Taylor Station Surgery Center, according to a Feb. 10 news release.

Why anesthesia matters more than ever

Anesthesia remains a dynamic industry as leaders explore new methods of opioid-free pain management and expand into new care settings. 

Medicare 2025 reimbursement updates: 6 things to know

From 2011 to 2024, the number of Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S. grew from 1,339 to 2,140, according to VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review,” report.

Unpacking 3 major healthcare private equity bankruptcies

Healthcare private equity firms have been at the center of controversy in recent months after a year of notable Chapter 11 filings and increased regulatory scrutiny from a number of states. 

The race to outpatient: How minimally invasive surgery is reshaping ASCs

Minimally invasive surgery, particularly in spine and orthopedic procedures, continue to be a significant driver of growth for ASCs. 

High-acuity procedures on the move: 10 things to know

The continued migration of higher-acuity procedures from HOPDs to ASCs accelerated throughout 2024, according to VMG Health’s “ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review” report.

Fraudulent clinic owner sentenced to 25 years 

A former clinic owner has been sentenced eight and one-third to 25 years in prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme involving unnecessary medical tests.

CMS' ASC inflation roller coaster: 10 years of updates

The net inflation adjustment for ASCs is 2.9% in 2024, nearly a full percentage point higher than the average since 2023, according to the VMG Health 2025 Healthcare M&A Report.

5 biggest ASC companies by market share in 2025

Around 33.5% of freestanding ASCs are owned and operated by chains, according to the VMG Health 2025 Healthcare M&A Report.