ASC giant United Surgical Partners International had a huge year in 2024, solidifying its position as the biggest ASC company in the country.
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The physician financing conundrum
The share of physicians who are self-employed has been in steady decline over the last decade as more independent practices consolidate into larger health systems or national management companies.
Georgia system invests $7.8M to upgrade patient beds
SGMC Health, a four-hospital system based in Valdosta, Ga., is investing $7.8 million to install more than 300 new patient beds.
CDC probes hospitalizations after chikungunya vaccination
Five older adults have been hospitalized after receiving the chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, prompting the CDC to launch an investigation.
Trump signs executive order on price transparency: 5 things to know
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Feb. 25 targeted at boosting healthcare price transparency.
Senator seeks to double hospital price transparency fines
Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy has reintroduced legislation that would increase fines for hospitals violating federal price transparency rules.
Hospitals urge lawmakers to act as Medicare telehealth policies near expiration
A group of healthcare advocates, including hospitals and health systems, are urging Congress to act quickly to keep telehealth services available for millions of Americans.
Thousands of U of California workers strike: 4 things to know
Two unions representing tens of thousands University of California employees began to strike Feb. 26 across the 10-campus UC system.
Oklahoma system seeks sale or partnership amid financial woes
Norman (Okla.) Regional Health System is looking into the possibility of selling or partnering with another organization amid financial challenges, The Oklahoman reported Feb. 26.
Illinois bill opposing anesthesia time limits passes 1st hurdle unanimously
In January, Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, MD, a Republican, sponsored a bill making it illegal for insurance companies to place a time limit on anesthesia payment coverage.
