Category: Becker’s ASC Review

American Pain Consortium opens ASC

The American Pain Consortium has opened a new ASC in Brownsburg, Ind., specializing in interventional pain management. 

HCA Surgery Ventures breaks ground on Texas ASC

HCA Healthcare affiliate Surgery Ventures has partnered with healthcare real estate development firm NexCore Group to open an ASC and medical office building in Katy, Texas. 

13 new ASCs in November

Here are 13 ASCs that were opened or announced in November, as reported by Becker’s:

CMS' proposed changes to Medicare Advantage: 10 things to know

On Nov. 26, CMS proposed reforms to the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs for contract year 2026, including changes to prior authorization and GLP-1 coverage. 

UPMC hospital to end residency program

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is planning to phase out its internal medicine residency program at McKeesport (Pa.) hospital, a spokesperson for the hospital confirmed to Becker’s Nov. 26.  

Michigan hospital files for bankruptcy, loses Medicare funding: 4 things to know

Pontiac (Mich.) General Hospital is seeking Chapter 11 protection after it filed a WARN notice Nov. 15 to lay off 248 employees after learning it had lost Medicare funding. 

Colorado Springs Cardiology breaks ground on ASC

Colorado Springs (Colo.) Cardiology broke ground on a medical office building and ASC, according to a Nov. 26 report by The Gazette.

Knee replacement lawsuits: 10 things to know 

Knee replacement lawsuits typically claim the devices loosened, became unstable and required revision surgery, according to a report from Drug Watch. 

TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center adds cardiologist

Centennial Heart at TriStar StoneCrest has added Kazeen Abdullah, MD, to its medical staff.

What a Trump presidency could mean for ASCs: 4 leaders weigh in

Four leaders joined Becker’s to discuss what Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency and various leadership appointments could mean for ASCs, and how they should prepare.