Category: Featured

'You have to know the right politicians': How CON laws restrict ASC growth

Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the establishment and expansion of healthcare facilities, continue to be a significant hurdle for ASCs in many states. 

'Thanksgiving dinner isn't always pleasant': Colorado ASCs, hospitals in Colorado forge collaboration

Simon Schwartz, associate director of the Colorado Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and COO of Englewood-based Strategic Resources Group Colorado, joined Becker’s to discuss the evolving relationships between ASCs and hospitals in Colorado. 

Medical societies in every state push for reversal of physician pay cuts

Eighty healthcare organizations and 50 state medical societies wrote a letter to federal lawmakers urging them to reverse the latest round of cuts to Medicare payments. 

Nebraska hospital names CEO

Ned Resch was appointed president and CEO of Scottsbluff, Neb.-based Regional West Health Services, effective March 10.

Shuttered California hospital steps closer to reopening

A California hospital that closed in 2023 is nearing reopening, CEO Steve Sark announced Feb. 9.

The physician practice checklist for PE transactions

After several years of slowing deal activity, bankers and private equity firms are again eyeing physician practices for deals in 2025. 

UC San Diego Health's 10-year strategy for patient experience

UC San Diego Health credits its “leading the way” framework with “[e]levating patient experiences during the most vulnerable moments of their lives.”

University of Akron launches nurse anesthesia pathway

The University of Akron (Ohio) has launched an “early assurance” pathway for students interested in nurse anesthesia careers, according to a Feb. 10 report from Cleveland.com.

Northwestern Medicine, Peloton team up for heart health

Chicago-based Northwestern Medicine has partnered with fitness company Peloton to launch a new heart health-focused workout class.

New Jersey medical office building sells for $22M

A Fair Lawn, N.J.-based medical office building has sold for $22 million, according to a Feb. 10 report from NJBiz.