Miami-based Gastro Health is reinforcing its commitment to physician autonomy, ensuring that clinical decision-making remains in the hands of its medical professionals despite the organization’s partnership with private equity.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
ASCs poised to win big in the value-based care revolution
As the healthcare industry continues its shift toward value-based payment models, ASCs could be poised to be major beneficiaries of this transformation.
10 lowest-paying states for PAs
Physician assistants in Alabama earned the lowest average salary in 2023, at $113,212 annually, according to a Feb. 24 report from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
The 'yearly battle' of physician pay cuts
Physician pay cuts are plaguing the industry – reimbursement per Medicare patient dropped approximately 2.3% between 2005 and 2021 when adjusted for inflation, according to a study from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute.
Texas GI named state's 1st master endoscopist
Prabhleen Chahal, MD, has become the first practitioner in Texas to be named a master endoscopist by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
The states forecasted to be most affected by Trump tariffs
While President Donald Trump postponed proposed 25% tariffs against both China and Mexico, they are officially set to begin next week, according to a Feb. 25 report from CNBC.
Trump's FTC nominee vows to focus on noncompetes
Mark Meador, President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill the third Republican seat on the five-member Federal Trade Commission, recently told a Senate panel that the agency will focus on technology regulation and noncompete agreements in employment contra…
7 anesthesia legislation updates in 2025
Since the beginning of 2025, lawmakers in several states have proposed legislation to address anesthesia reimbursement policies and regulations for certified registered nurse practice regulations.
5 technology trends ASCs can't afford to miss
From AI to advanced surgical technology, there is a wide range of promising technology available for ASCs.
Workforce pressures straining ASCs — here's how they can tackle them
Staffing shortages are straining ASCs, particularly among nursing and anesthesia roles.
