Category: Becker’s ASC Review

Trump-era tariffs imminent: 7 notes

Throughout the presidential race, President Donald Trump promised to levy substantial, and controversial, tariffs against China and Mexico on Day 1 of his presidency. 

Cardiac care shifts to ASCs, but CON laws lag

The continued migration of cardiac procedures to the outpatient setting has spurred development of cardiac and vascular ASCs.

Holy Cross Medical Group adds cardiologist

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Holy Cross Medical Group Group has added Laura Verde, MD, to its cardiology staff, according to a Jan. 29 report from South Florida Hospital News.

Noted Texas cardiologist, hospital founder dies at 82

Lubbock, Texas-based cardiologist Mohammad Shoukfeh, MD, died Jan. 22 at 82, according to an obituary published on Lubbock Online.

5 updates on the ophthalmology industry in January

Here are five updates for ASC leaders to know about the ophthalmology industry, as reported by Becker’s in January:

3 physician practice, clinic closures in 1 month

Becker’s has reported on three physician practice or clinic closures since Jan. 1:

Physicians brace for Medicaid cuts

House Republicans have proposed sweeping changes to healthcare policies – including major Medicaid cuts — and five physicians joined Beckers to discuss their thoughts on the policy changes. 

16 new ASCs in January

Here are 16 new ASC developments in January, as reported by Becker’s:

Florida surgeon hit with lawsuit after fatal liver removal

A lawsuit has been filed against a physician, health system and other hospital staff on behalf of the widow of a man who died after the wrong organ was removed during a surgical procedure in August 2024, News 5 WKRG reported Jan. 30. 

The new frontiers of GI ASC growth

Geogy Vennikandam, MD, COO of Chicago-based GI Partners of Illinois, joined Becker’s to discuss five of the ASC growth opportunities for GI groups he focuses on.