Category: Becker’s ASC Review

CVS, Walgreens & Walmart's healthcare strategy faces headwinds: 10 notes from 2024

Walmart, CVS and Walgreens faced major headwinds in 2024 as their efforts to push into primary care faltered. 

ASCs prepare for the Trump administration: 5 notes

President-elect Donald Trump will take office for the second time in January, and ASC leaders are preparing amid his plans to appoint a swath of new leaders to oversee aspects of the healthcare system.

5 notes for anesthesia groups heading into 2025

The anesthesia industry faced  certain obstacles and industry-changing events in 2024, from provider shortages to reimbursement challenges and emerging technology. 

Why this new ASC developer champions physician independence over hospital ownership

Ker Leader Medical, a new ASC development company, is dedicated to preserving physician autonomy and promoting ASC independence.

4 states with CON changes to watch in 2025

Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the development of healthcare facilities, have been the subject of controversy in some states where healthcare leaders and legislators view them as stifling competition in the healthcare sector. 

Healthcare company to pay $15.2 million for fraud, kickback scheme

An Elevance-backed healthcare company based in Puerto Rico — MMM Holdings — has agreed to pay more than $15 million to resolve allegations that it violated kickback laws through a gift card incentive program intended to induce Medicare enrollments…

3 physician fraud suits in 10 days

Becker’s has reported on three physician fraud cases since Dec. 16. 

St. Luke's to open new outpatient center in 2025

Bethlehem, Pa.-based St. Luke’s University Health Network is constructing a new medical center, The Morning Call reported Dec. 26. 

ASC leadership moves to know in 2024

Here are 15 healthcare leadership moves for ASC leaders and physicians to know in 2024:

A revolutionary financing model 'leveling the playing field' for independent ASCs 

Ker Leader Medical, a new ASC development company, is committed to preserving the autonomy of physicians and ASC leadership. One key way they achieve this is through their innovative financing model.