Both state and federal legislatures are tackling anesthesia-based bills in 2025. Here are four key pieces of legislation to know:
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
The Stark law, kickback threats in ASC transactions
ASCs must navigate a complex regulatory landscape to mitigate risks during ownership transactions, particularly for multispecialty ASCs.
AMSURG acquires Texas ASC
AMSURG has acquired a majority ownership interest in Texarkana (Texas) Surgery Center.
3 physicians suing their former employer
Here are cases of physicians suing their former employers since Jan. 1, 2025, as reported by Becker’s:
Pain physician, practice to pay $3.5M to settle fraud allegations
A pain management physician and his medical practice will pay $3.5 million, among other penalties, to resolve allegations of billing for medically unnecessary testing and pre-signing opioid prescriptions.
Cardiologist sues health system, alleges discrimination
A cardiologist has sued Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network, alleging she experienced gender discrimination, unequal pay and a hostile work environment, WFMZ News reported Jan. 22.
Indiana Senate advances physician noncompete ban
The Indiana state Senate advanced a bill that would ban noncompete agreements for physicians in the state, WNIN reported Jan. 22.
The private practice gamble
As consolidation continues to climb across healthcare and more physicians find themselves working for hospitals and large health systems, physician autonomy persists as a central concern among physicians in employed settings.
The CMS changes physicians want in 2025
There are multiple changes that cardiologists and cardiac surgeons would like to see from CMS this year, including payment changes, stopping rate cuts and site neutrality.
New York Governor proposes more scrutiny for healthcare transactions
In the 2026 New York State Executive Budget released on Jan. 21, New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed the imposition of a cost market impact review for certain transactions involving healthcare entities in the state, according to a blog post by law …
