Telehealth utilization grew across most U.S. regions in October 2024, with the Midwest as the sole exception, according to FAIR Health’s monthly telehealth regional tracker.
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5 hospitals investing in ASC strategy
Here are five hospitals and health systems investing in ASC strategy, as reported by Becker’s:
Prescription drug cap may save Medicare enrollees thousands: Report
An analysis of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 found that a majority of Medicare Part D enrollees will see lower total out-of-pocket costs in 2025.
Ardent CEO talks 18 urgent care clinic acquisitions, Epic integration
It’s been a busy 2024 for Ardent Health acquisitions. The Brentwood, Tenn.-based health system acquired nine urgent care centers in 2024 in Topeka, Kan., and East Texas, and 18 urgent care clinics across New Mexico and Oklahoma in early 2025.
What ASC-hospital joint ventures are doing right
The dynamics of ASC-hospital have changed as hospitals have become increasingly interested in pursuing outpatient ventures. This often takes the form of joint ventures with existing ASCs.
$150M sought from California hospital over alleged breach of contract
Los Angeles-based Cedars-Sinai is facing allegations of appropriating the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic’s reputation and assets without compensation in a $150 million lawsuit.
Why Optum's patient count dropped by 4 million
Optum saw 4 million less patients in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the third quarter as the company focuses on a broad strategy centered on integrated, value-based care.
Alabama ASC earns CON approval after delay
An Alabama ASC will be able to go forward with construction despite concerns from local hospitals, WSFA 12 reported Jan. 15.
AdventHealth Florida hospital's $340M expansion: 4 things to know
AdventHealth Celebration (Fla.) broke ground on a new patient tower, which will bring its total bed count to 437.
What Massachusetts' new private equity law means for ASCs
On Jan. 8, Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill into law that will increase Massachusetts’ oversight of healthcare transactions.
