Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Erlanger anesthesia provider raises compliance issues amid legal battle

The exclusive anesthesia services provider for Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Erlanger Health System, Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange, also of Chattanooga, has alleged that its anesthesiologists repeatedly raised concerns that Erlanger surgeons were not …

5 GIs making headlines

Here are five gastroenterologists making headlines in their field: 

Ardent Health expanding ambulatory care in Oklahoma, New Mexico

Fairfax, Okla.-based Ardent Health has acquired several clinics in Oklahoma and New Mexico to expand ambulatory services in both states, according to a Jan. 11 report from The Oklahoman.

Medical office building with endoscopy center to be built in Mississippi

A new medical office development is coming to Gautier, Miss., according to a Jan. 11 report from ABC affiliate WLOX.

Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy: What ASCs need to know

Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings, a private equity-backed system that owns hospitals across four states, has filed for Chapter 11 protection. 

Missouri patient alleges in lawsuit wrong heart surgery medication given

A Harrisonville, Mo., patient has sued Kansas City-based Research Medical Center, alleging staff gave him a drug he was allergic to during heart surgery prep two years ago, according to a Jan. 11 report in the Kansas City Star.

GI Partners of Illinois links with Sylvan Health

Libertyville, Ill.-based GI Partners of Illinois has partnered with Nashville, Tenn.-based Sylvan Health, a nutritional services provider. 

Spine's outpatient migration accelerates: 8 notes for ASCs

For several specialists, spine procedures appear to be the next frontier for ASCs. From new technologies to additional minimally invasive procedure options, it is becoming increasingly possible for patients to undergo same-day spinal procedures. 

Massachusetts governor signs healthcare oversight bill into law: 5 things to know

On Jan. 8, Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill into law that will increase scrutiny of healthcare transactions, according to a Jan. 10 report from The National Law Review.

Hospitals, health systems driving ASC growth

Hospitals and health systems have increased their participation in ASC development over the last decade, according to L.E.K. Consulting’s “2024 ASC Insights Study.”