Category: Becker’s ASC Review

5 ASC controversies in 2025

ASCs continue to face significant legal, regulatory and financial challenges in 2025, with cases highlighting issues ranging from employee discrimination to multimillion-dollar fraud schemes. 

Baptist Health breaks ground on medical office building, ASC

Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health has broken ground on a new medical office building and a second building that may be turned into a surgery center.

Florida physician group shuttering services, restructuring amid closure rumors 

Tallahassee (Fla.) Primary Care Associates (TPCA) is undergoing restructuring following multiple physician departures and speculation about potential closure, Tallahassee Democrat reported Feb. 6. 

Woman reaches tentative settlement in ASC lawsuit

A woman who sued an orthopedic ASC claiming its practices “prioritized profit over care” and retaliation reached a tentative settlement, My News LA reported Feb. 6.

Arizona sues drug firm, alleging scheme to skip Medicaid rebates

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing British drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline over allegations that the company used misleading business practices that put consumers in danger. 

Zimmer Biomet looks to grow ASC market with newest buy

At the end of January, Zimmer Biomet acquired Paragon 28, a medical device company focused exclusively on foot-and-ankle orthopedics.

Private practice or employment? 20 experts weigh in

For young physicians, deciding between employment and private practice can be stressful. 

3 surgeon leaders to know

Here are three surgeons pioneering new procedures or taking on leadership roles: 

Why Bain Capital's $3.2B bid for Surgery Partners could 'glaringly outline' PE's impact

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners received a nonbinding acquisition proposal from Bain Capital Private Equity on Jan. 27, offering to buy all outstanding shares for $25.75 per share in cash. 

Considering private practice? 10 things to know

While the vast majority of physicians work in employed settings, there is a growing wave of physicians who are getting creative in their approach to private practice development as they seek more autonomy while balancing high costs of opening and opera…