Prospect Medical, parent company of Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health, is suing HHS, CMS and others alleging they violated an automatic stay order after the company’s bankruptcy was filed in January, ...

The ASC industry has seen a slew of regulatory changes and a significant deal activity in the last several months, from CMS’ recently proposed rules for 2026 to the continued growth of industry giants ...

The five largest ASC operators have accelerated growth through acquisitions, partnerships and de novo development. While independents still dominate the market, these chains now account for nearly one ...

While malpractice filings have declined nearly 20% in 10 years, the severity of claims is rising, according to a new analysis from Claggett, Sykes & Garza Trial Lawyers. In 2024 alone, payouts reached ...

Optum subsidiary SCA Health, one of the largest ASC chains in the country, acquired one of the country’s largest gastroenterology physician groups in early 2025 from a private equity owner. Here are ...

Empty block time — unused operating room capacity that delays patients, wastes resources and frustrates staff — can eat away at an ASCs’ bottom line. Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has taken a ...

A strategic approach to adding staff and facility growth is crucial to thriving in the ASC setting, Michael Meneghini, MD, said. Dr. Meneghini, founder and CEO of Indiana Orthopedic Institute in ...

From payer dynamics to innovation, the ASC industry is being reshaped by shifting market share, rapid expansion and new quality benchmarks. While independent ASCs still make up most of the market, ...

Here are three recent updates to certified registered nurse anesthetist programs and leadership announcements, as reported by Becker’s: 1. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest ...

Researchers in Germany and Austria have developed a dual-imaging endoscopy capsule technique, dubbed O2E, that more accurately detects precancerous and cancerous changes in the esophagus. The team ...

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions has released a position statement outlining best practices for transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure in premature infants.

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care has released its v44 Standards, the latest update to its accreditation and certification handbooks, according to a news release shared with ...