Today's Top 20 Stories
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The race to outpatient: How minimally invasive surgery is reshaping ASCs
Minimally invasive surgery, particularly in spine and orthopedic procedures, continue to be a significant driver of growth for ASCs. -
High-acuity procedures on the move: 10 things to know
The continued migration of higher-acuity procedures from HOPDs to ASCs accelerated throughout 2024, according to VMG Health's "ASCs in 2024: A Year in Review" report. -
Fraudulent clinic owner sentenced to 25 years
A former clinic owner has been sentenced eight and one-third to 25 years in prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme involving unnecessary medical tests.
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CMS' ASC inflation roller coaster: 10 years of updates
The net inflation adjustment for ASCs is 2.9% in 2024, nearly a full percentage point higher than the average since 2023, according to the VMG Health 2025 Healthcare M&A Report. -
5 biggest ASC companies by market share in 2025
Around 33.5% of freestanding ASCs are owned and operated by chains, according to the VMG Health 2025 Healthcare M&A Report. -
Louisiana physician sentenced for illegal drug distribution, healthcare fraud
Adrian Talbot, MD, a physician in Slidell, La., was sentenced Feb. 5 to 87 months in prison for conspiring to illegally distribute Schedule II substances and defrauding federal healthcare benefit programs. -
Private practice fading: 4 physicians weigh in
As the cost of managing an independent practice increases alongside consolidation throughout healthcare, four physicians joined Becker's to forecast the outlook for private practice in 2025.
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3 noncompete updates in 1 month
Here are three updates to state noncompete bans in the last month, as reported by Becker's: -
Why 1 GI prefers working in an academic medical center
While some physicians prefer the autonomy of working in private practice, working with a major health system, especially an academic one, can afford several opportunities to specialists. -
Where have all the independent physicians gone?
About 77% of physicians have moved away from independent settings, opting for employment by hospitals or health systems — and nine healthcare leaders joined Becker's to discuss where these physicians are headed and why. -
Stark law enforcement is evolving: 10 notes for 2025
Stark law enforcement is evolving rapidly, with heightened scrutiny, a record-breaking volume of qui tam lawsuits, and new legal precedents reshaping compliance risks for physicians and ASCs.
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5 ASC controversies in 2025
ASCs continue to face significant legal, regulatory and financial challenges in 2025, with cases highlighting issues ranging from employee discrimination to multimillion-dollar fraud schemes. -
Baptist Health breaks ground on medical office building, ASC
Jacksonville, Fla.-based Baptist Health has broken ground on a new medical office building and a second building that may be turned into a surgery center. -
Florida physician group shuttering services, restructuring amid closure rumors
Tallahassee (Fla.) Primary Care Associates (TPCA) is undergoing restructuring following multiple physician departures and speculation about potential closure, Tallahassee Democrat reported Feb. 6. -
Woman reaches tentative settlement in ASC lawsuit
A woman who sued an orthopedic ASC claiming its practices "prioritized profit over care" and retaliation reached a tentative settlement, My News LA reported Feb. 6. -
Arizona sues drug firm, alleging scheme to skip Medicaid rebates
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is suing British drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline over allegations that the company used misleading business practices that put consumers in danger. -
Zimmer Biomet looks to grow ASC market with newest buy
At the end of January, Zimmer Biomet acquired Paragon 28, a medical device company focused exclusively on foot-and-ankle orthopedics. -
Private practice or employment? 21 experts weigh in
For young physicians, deciding between employment and private practice can be stressful. -
3 surgeon leaders to know
Here are three surgeons pioneering new procedures or taking on leadership roles: -
Why Bain Capital's $3.2B bid for Surgery Partners could 'glaringly outline' PE's impact
Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners received a nonbinding acquisition proposal from Bain Capital Private Equity on Jan. 27, offering to buy all outstanding shares for $25.75 per share in cash.
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