Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare has completed the acquisition of several Ascension Illinois facilities, including two ASCs.
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13 hospital transactions in 1 week
The end of February into early March saw a wave of hospital transactions, signaling a shift in healthcare ownership and operations across the country.
Horizon Health partners with Indiana ASC
Sycamore Pain & Wellness, a service line of Lewisville, Texas-based Horizon Health, has partnered with Terre Haute (Ind.) Surgical Center to deliver pain management services, WIBQ reported March 3.
Hospital patient volumes up (almost) everywhere
Patient volumes are climbing for most hospitals across the U.S. as hospitals direct more care outpatient and alleviate capacity constraints.
Gastroenterology Associates of Ithaca partners with Guthrie
Gastroenterology Associates of Ithaca (N.Y.) has partnered with Sayre, Pa.-based Guthrie, a multispecialty group practice with sites throughout New York and Pennsylvania, according to a report from 607 News Now.
Breaking free from bureaucracy: How ASCs can empower physicians
Physician autonomy is top of mind for many healthcare leaders as the number of independent physicians dwindles.
Tariffs take effect: 7 notes
Sweeping tariffs on Mexico, China and Canada were imposed at midnight, March 4, with President Donald Trump stating in remarks at the White House that there would be no last-minute deals, The New York Times reported March 3.
Growing insurer restrictions limit GLP-1 coverage: GoodRx
Commercial insurance coverage of blockbuster GLP-1 drugs has not expanded much over the past year, despite growing demand and expanded indications, according to a new report from GoodRx.
Stark law prior-disclosure settlements nearly double in 2024
In 2024, CMS settled an agency record of 314 Stark law self-disclosures, with settlement amounts totaling over $24.7 million.
Illinois hospital extends staff furloughs, hires nurses amid financial struggles
Waukegan, Ill.-based Vista Medical Center East has extended the six-week furlough of 69 non-medical employees amid ongoing financial challenges, the Chicago Tribune reported March 4.
