As private equity continues to make its mark on the ASC landscape, many in the industry are questioning the sustainability, and motivations, behind its rapid expansion. Allyn Wilcock, CRNA, owner of Snoqualmie, Wash.-based Advanced Anesthesia Services and Northwest Healing and Wellness, joined Becker’s to discuss his predictions for private equity in ASCs. Question: How do […]
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State policies affecting ASCs vary widely from state to state, from certificate-of-need regulations to shifting Medicaid policies. Two healthcare professionals recently joined Becker’s to discuss the state-specific policies most pertinent to ASCs. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. Robert Nelson, PA-C. Former Executive Director of Island Eye Surgicenter (Westbury, N.Y.): […]
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Several states are actively reshaping their certificate-of-need regulations, with implications for ASCs. These policy shifts aim to modernize outdated thresholds, ease regulatory burdens and improve access to care. Here are three key state-level updates to know: 1. North Carolina plans to fully eliminate its certificate-of-need laws by January 2026. This planned repeal signals a major […]
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Menocol Family Practice, an affiliate of Privia Health, will permanently close its Salisbury, Md., office on July 25, the practice announced in an Instagram post. “This decision was not made lightly,” the post reads. “We understand the trust you’ve placed in us for your healthcare needs, and we are deeply grateful for the privilege of […]
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A physician in Norma, Okla., is opening a new endocrinology clinic following Norman Regional Hospital’s closure of its Endocrine Para/Thyroid Center, The Normal Transcript reported July 4. The hospital closed its only endocrinology clinic on July 2, laying off 10% of staff. The clinic was vital, serving patients from across Oklahoma and even Texas due […]
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Mount Sinai South Nassau is planning to open an ambulatory multi-specialty in Wantagh, N.Y., according to a July 4 report from Herald Community Newspapers. The $70 million facility is 63,000 square feet and will provide care across specialties including cardiology, digestive health and orthopedics. Sunil George, MD, will serve as the center’s medical director. The […]
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Mount Sinai South Nassau is planning to open an ambulatory multi-specialty in Wantagh, N.Y., according to a July 4 report from Herald Community Newspapers. The $70 million facility is 63,000 square feet and will provide care across specialties including cardiology, digestive health and orthopedics. Sunil George, MD, will serve as the center’s medical director. The […]
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There are 6,468 Medicare-certified ASCs in the U.S., according to CMS data. ASCA reported the number of ASCs by state as of March 2025. Below is the breakdown of Medicare-certified surgery centers in each state: Alabama 51 Alaska 18 Arizona 239 Arkansas 84 California 896 Colorado 132 Connecticut 54 Delaware 22 District of Columbia 2 […]
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President Donald Trump is poised to sign the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as early as July 4, after the Republican-led Congress agreed upon its contents July 3. The final bill impacts healthcare and health insurance coverage in a variety of ways: The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill will lower Medicaid spending by around […]
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Becker’s has reported on 71 ASCs opened or announced so far in 2025: 1. Downers Grove, Ill.-based Duly Health and Care earned a certificate of need to expand its ASC in Westmont, Ill. The ASC offers orthopedic, spine, pain management, podiatry, urology and general surgery services. The project is part of Duly’s new partnership with […]
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