A surgeon and ASC owner in Ames, Iowa, and her physician husband have filed for bankruptcy, the Ames Tribune reported June 20. Lindsay Sturm, DO, the former lead surgeon at the center, also ...

While colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S., and it is highly preventable for patients who undergo regular colonoscopy screenings, only 59% of U.S. adults ...

Increasing physician burnout, insurers denying reimbursements and delays in cardiovascular care are three aspects of cardiology that are making physicians and leaders nervous. These three ...

From real estate and retirement plans to AI and ASCs, 14 physician leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the one investment they believe their peers can’t afford to miss right now. Editor’s note: These ...

In a defining move for the ASC landscape, St. Louis-based Ascension has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AmSurg, a major ASC operator with 250 locations across the country. The transaction ...

From hospital systems to private equity, eight healthcare leaders joined Becker’s to discuss who they believe is the most disruptive force in physician consolidation today. Editor’s note: These ...

Virginia saw the largest increase in the average annual wage for physician assistants from 2023 to 2024, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Across the U.S., the average pay for PAs ...

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill enacting the strictest regulatory regime on private equity and corporate control of medical practices in the nation. Here’s nine notes on how the new law will ...

Billing can be a hassle for hospitals and ASC alike, and mistakes in claims submissions can be costly for health systems and patients. Brooke Day, administrator at Hastings (Neb.) Surgical Center, ...

Brown Mills, N.J.-based Deborah Heart and Lung Center has named Michael Lieb as its next COO.  In the role, Mr. Lieb will oversee day-to-day operations at the center, drive strategic initiative and ...

From cost differentials to regulatory constraints and payment inequities, here are 10 key notes capturing the state of HOPDs vs. ASCs in 2025. 1. A Blue Health Intelligence analysis revealed ...

Here are six new ASCs, outpatient center and facilities being recently opened and announced, totaling investments of more than $2 billion, as reported by Becker’s since May 20: ...