Category: Becker’s ASC Review

3 ASC, physician practice data breaches in 2025

Here are three data breaches reported by ASCs and physician practices so far in 2025:

Massachusetts ASC ordered to vacate former Steward-owned medical office building

Tenants of a three-story medical office building in Dorchester, Mass., including Lower Mills Surgery Center, have been ordered to vacate by May, according to a Feb. 25 report from the Dorchester Reporter.

USPI's de novo strategy fuels growth

ASC giant United Surgical Partners International had a huge year in 2024, solidifying its position as the biggest ASC company in the country.  

The physician financing conundrum

The share of physicians who are self-employed has been in steady decline over the last decade as more independent practices consolidate into larger health systems or national management companies. 

Trump signs executive order on price transparency: 5 things to know

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 25 targeted at boosting healthcare price transparency. 

Illinois bill opposing anesthesia time limits passes 1st hurdle unanimously

In January, Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, MD, a Republican, sponsored a bill making it illegal for insurance companies to place a time limit on anesthesia payment coverage.

Christus Health receives $2.74M for cardiac surgery center

San Antonio-based Christus Children’s Hospital has earned a $2.74 million grant for a pediatric cardiac surgery center, according to a Feb. 25 report from News4 San Antonio.

Eye Health America acquires Florida ophthalmology practice

Greenville, S.C.-based Eye Health America has acquired a multi-location ophthalmology practice in Florida, according to a Feb. 24 report from Business Observer.

Virginia cardiology practice reports data breach

Midlothian-based Cardiology of Virginia has filed a data breach notice with the HHS Office for Civil Rights. 

SurgCenter founder joins cellular medicine developer

Gregory George, MD, PhD, founder and former manager of SurgCenter Development, the largest privately owned ASC company in the U.S., has joined Mesoblast Limited’s board.