Hospital consolidation continues to reshape the nation’s healthcare landscape, with mergers and acquisitions becoming a dominant strategy for health systems seeking financial stability, operational efficiency and expanded patient access.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
California assemblyman offers bills to clarify CRNA role
California Assemblyman Heath Flora has introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to clarify rules and regulations around CRNAs in the state, according to a Feb. 22 report from Fox 5.
Ballad Health's stabilizing physician practice model
Johnson, Tenn.-based Ballad Health seeks to provide relief for physician practices struggling to stay afloat in challenging economic environments, especially in rural areas.
Cardiology's most lucrative procedure: Study
The most lucrative cardiology procedures within the Medicare population for hospitals are coronary artery bypass grafts, according to research from Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania’s Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics that was pub…
3 hospital, health systems filing for bankruptcy in 2025
Becker’s has reported on three hospital and health system bankruptcies since the beginning of 2025:
California ASCs fight payment cuts, staffing woes
In California, new regulatory efforts are driving the adoption of alternative payment models, while ASCs are implementing creative solutions to address shortages in key roles like anesthesia providers.
The next growth opportunity for outpatient GI
The capsule endoscopy market has shown significant growth in recent years due to the increased prevalence of gastrointestinal disorders and the growing preference for non-invasive diagnostic procedures, according to a recent market report.
'Green' anesthesia's environmental impact: 6 notes
Approximately 3% of overall healthcare carbon emissions come from inhaled agents used during anesthesia.
Labor regulation under Trump: 4 notes for employers
Several attorneys from Chicago-based law firm McDonald Hopkins recently hosted a webinar to discuss changes they expect to see in the labor regulation environment in the coming months, McKnight’s Senior Living reported Feb. 21.
Arizona hospitals and ASCs forge new alliances
As hospitals and health systems continue expanding their outpatient strategies, their relationships with ASCs are evolving.
