An empty shopping-center space in Middletown, Ky., has earned city council approval to be converted to a medical office building, according to a Sept. 9 report from the Journal-News.

Becker's has reported on five ASC closures so far in 2024. 

A man in Miami Beach, Fla., pleaded guilty to his role in a $4.2 million durable medical equipment fraud scheme. 

Here are four notable Tenet updates Becker's has reported on since July 25:

From layoffs to new acquisitions, here are five notable Optum updates for ASC leaders to know: 

Baptist Health-Fort Smith plans to close its outpatient surgery center in Fort Smith, Ark., Talk Business & Politics reported Sept. 6.

Brentwood, Tenn.-based Surgery Partners has maintained its position as one of the leading ASC management companies in the U.S. this year, and given its activity so far, it shows no signs of slowing down.

Here are the average costs of the five most common procedures performed in ASCs, according to a June 12 report by Definitive Healthcare, a healthcare analytics company. 

Unnecessary regulatory burdens are often ranked among the top contributors to physician burnout, causing practitioners and practices unnecessary time and money. 

Approximately 92% of physicians report seeing an increase in the number of nurse practitioners, according to a Sept. 3 poll from physician social networking platform Sermo.

Here are nine notable layoffs that have taken place at U.S. hospitals and health systems so far this year:

While technology like artificial intelligence and EHRs can help save physicians and their practices time and money, these advancements can present downsides that weigh on physicians. 

Compensation for ASC leaders is on the rise, according to OR Manager. 

A medical office building in Richmond, Va., has been foreclosed and is heading to auction, according to a Sept. 5 report from Richmond BizSense. 

Of the 34 American billionaires that earned their wealth in the healthcare space, 26 are classified as self-made, according to Forbes' live net worth calculator. 

Quasar Family Medicine North Carolina announced the closure of its Greenville practice Sept. 3, WITN reported. 

Lawrence, Kan.-based LMH Health will stop accepting Aetna and Humana Medicare Advantage insurance plans Jan. 1, 2025, according to a Sept. 3 report from ABC affiliate KMBC.

As interest in ASCs among leading health systems continues to grow, several major industry players have gone all in on outpatient surgery centers.

ASC volume is expected to increase by 16% by 2032, with an 8% growth in volume by 2027, according to an August report from real estate services company Savills. 

A new study has found that patients taking weight loss medications including Ozempic and Wegovy are less likely to die from COVID-19, according to a Sept. 2 report from CNBC.