Private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ bid to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance is back on the table, Bloomberg reported Feb. 18.
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Walgreens PE deal back on the table: 5 things to know
Private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ bid to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance is back on the table, Bloomberg reported Feb. 18.
7 anesthesia lawsuits so far in 2025
Here are seven anesthesia lawsuits that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1:
7 anesthesia lawsuits so far in 2025
Here are seven anesthesia lawsuits that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1:
The policy changes ASCA is fighting for in 2025 — and what's at stake
As federal policy updates come out of Washington at a rapid pace under a new presidential administration, ASC leaders and physicians remain watchful of policy shifts and legislation that will directly impact their practices.
Where cardiology grows next
Cardiology has emerged as a leading specialty in the ASC industry, and the specialty has a number of promising areas of growth in the coming years:
Nurse anesthetists outnumber anesthesiologists billing Medicare
In the last six months, 16.6% more nurse anesthetists have billed Medicare than anesthesiologists, according to a Center for Anesthesia Workforce Studies report published Feb. 7 by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
ASA leaders warn of safety impact of ketamine, opioids
In February, the American Society of Anesthesiologists issued guidance surrounding the use of ketamine in patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders.
The anesthesia workforce in 2025: 4 numbers to know
Currently, 100,391 anesthesia professionals are on the Medicare payroll in 2025, according to a Center for Anesthesia Workforce Studies report published Feb. 7 by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
ASCs' cost crisis: How 'misaligned incentives' are shaping the industry
Rising healthcare costs and restrictive policies are creating significant challenges for ASCs, potentially threatening their ability to provide cost-effective, high-quality care.
