Optum and home health provider Amedisys have extended the deadline for their proposed $3.3 billion merger amid a legal challenge from the Department of Justice.
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Why health systems are rushing to acquire orthopedic groups: 7 things to know
Hospitals and health systems are increasingly acquiring orthopedic groups as part of a broader strategy to enhance patient care, expand service offerings and strengthen their market positions.
The 5 largest ASC chains by number of centers
Tenet’s United Surgical Partners International and Optum’s SCA Health are the two largest ASC chains by number of centers.
5 ASC leaders' insights that defined 2024
2024 has been a year of seismic shifts and bold perspectives in the ASC industry, with leaders grappling with the accelerating consolidation of physician practices, reimbursement challenges and the ongoing shift toward ASCs.
10 major ASC lawsuits in 2024
Here are 10 major ASC lawsuits Becker’s reported on in 2024 that shook the industry:
Illinois hospital CEO to retire
David Schreiner, PhD, president and CEO of Dixon, Ill.-based Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital, will retire on Dec. 31.
New GI practices by state in 2024
Here is a state-by-state breakdown of new ASCs in 2024, as reported by Becker’s:
How health systems can 'close the gap' in Medicare Advantage
As a leader who has navigated both sides of the healthcare equation — payer and provider — Prime Healthcare CFO Steve Aleman brings a unique perspective to one of the most pressing challenges facing health systems today: closing the reimbursement gap i…
11 top IT role salaries for 2025
Health systems and hospitals across the U.S. are strengthening internal IT teams and expertise to accelerate growth and innovation in the next five years.
CVS Health gets 'negative' outlook: Fitch
CVS Health had a challenging 2025 and it may take another year or two to stabilize, according to ratings firm Fitch.
