Category: Becker’s ASC Review

The battleground states for colonoscopy laws

Colonoscopy reimbursements, along with other GI procedures, are declining, placing financial strain on physicians and limiting access for patients. 

10 physician practices, clinics that filed for bankruptcy in 2024

Ten physician practices or clinics filed for bankruptcy in 2024 — a six-year high — according to a report on Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings from healthcare restructuring advisory firm Gibbins Advisors. 

Albany Gastroenterology Associates files data breach notice

Albany (N.Y.) Gastroenterology Associates has filed a data breach notice with the attorney general of Vermont. 

Advocate Health to close 55 Walgreens clinics: 5 things ASCs need to know

Advocate Health Care will permanently shutter its 55 in-store clinics located within Walgreens pharmacies in Illinois and Wisconsin, effective Feb. 6.

5 legal watch-outs for ASCs in 2025

On Jan. 28, labor and employment law firm Ogletree Deakins published a blog post highlighting the legal issues that are top of mind for healthcare leaders in 2025.

6 more states sharpening PE regulation

At least six state legislatures have introduced bills in the last two weeks to increase regulatory scrutiny of private equity mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare space. 

AdventHealth adds Dr. Eric Guerra

AdventHealth Medical Group has added Eric Guerra, MD, to its team of cardiologists.

Stryker to sell spine business: 8 notes for ASCs

On Jan. 28, major orthopedic and spine device manufacturer Stryker announced plans to sell off its U.S. spinal implants business. 

Construction begins on Indiana ASC, MOB

Ground has been broken on a new medical office building and surgery center in Jeffersonville, Ind., Inside Indiana Business reported Jan. 28.

Physician practice bankruptcies surge to 6-year high

Physician practice bankruptcy filings hit a six-year high in 2024, according to a report on Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings from healthcare restructuring advisory firm Gibbins Advisors.