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ASC Strategic Partnerships: Why Health Systems and Independent Surgery Centers Are Joining Forces

By Shelby Grebbin | March 19th, 2025

‘Nurses Speak Surgeon’: Why Clinical Leadership Matters in ASC Administration

By Shelby Grebbin | March 12, 2025

From HOPD Conversions to Culture-Building: What It Takes to Launch High-Performing ASCs

By Shelby Grebbin | March 6th, 2025

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New AcuityMD Data Reveals Rapid Shift of Spinal Surgeries into ASCs

AcuityMD, a commercial intelligence platform for the med-tech industry, unveiled new data at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2025 Annual Meeting related to the shift of higher-acuity procedures into outpatient settings. Of note for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), the new data revealed how spinal surgeries increased nearly 8% annually from 2021 through 2024. …

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ASC Strategic Partnerships: Why Health Systems and Independent Surgery Centers Are Joining Forces

With shrinking margins, staffing shortages and shifting physician demographics, independent ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operators are increasingly considering whether they should continue going it alone – or turn to a strategic partner for backup.   Strategic partnerships can help mitigate common industry challenges by potentially securing better reimbursement rates, leveraging group purchasing agreements and bringing in…

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The States, Cities with the Most High-Performing Ambulatory Surgery Centers

There are thousands of high-performing ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) operating across the United States. But some cities and states have far more high-performing ASCs than others, a new industry ranking from U.S. News & World Report suggests. U.S. News & World Report released its Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers ratings for 2025 on Tuesday. To compile…

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Tenet Mitigating Policy Risks with Payer Mix, High-Acuity Volume

Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) is pivoting toward higher-acuity services to mitigate policy risks in the face of legislative uncertainties, including Medicaid cuts and site neutrality.  The company has already increased its higher-acuity procedures volume, but that trend will continue. “Our focus is on continuing to build and expand our high-margin service lines,” CEO Saum…

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New AcuityMD Data Reveals Rapid Shift of Spinal Surgeries into ASCs

AcuityMD, a commercial intelligence platform for the med-tech industry, unveiled new data at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2025 Annual Meeting related to the shift of higher-acuity procedures into outpatient settings. Of note for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), the new data revealed how spinal surgeries increased nearly 8% annually from 2021 through 2024. …

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When It Comes to Site-Neutral Payments, ASCs Could Become Important ‘Solution to the Problem’

For years, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have operated at a reimbursement disadvantage compared to hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs) and other – often costlier – health care settings. Yet a growing push for site-neutral payments could soon level the playing field, potentially reshaping the financial landscape for ASCs, hospitals and payers alike. And Brentwood, Tennessee-based Surgery…

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Ardent Highlights Blueprint for ASC Growth Through Urgent Care Acquisition Strategy

Urgent care capabilities can act as a “front door” to higher-acuity services. That, in turn, can be a boon to ambulatory surgery center (ASC) expansion. This was Ardent Health Partners Inc. (NYSE: ARDT) CEO Marty Bonick’s sentiment on the outpatient market during the company’s investor presentation on March 10.  “There’s about 5.6 million people that…

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Ambulatory Surgery Center Stakeholders Sound Alarm Over HHS Proposal to Rescind Public Participation in Rulemaking

Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) stakeholders are raising concerns after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its intention to rescind the long-standing policy requiring public participation in certain rulemaking processes, particularly those involving Medicare, Medicaid and reimbursement. The move could significantly limit opportunities for ASC operators and others to comment on future…

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Study: Physician Turnover Surges After Private Equity Exits

Physician turnover rises significantly after the sale of private equity-owned physician practices. What’s more, those departing are significantly more likely to join larger groups. That’s according to a recent study published in JAMA Health Forum that examined 1,215 physicians, comparing those whose practices were sold by PE owners with similar physicians in practices that did…

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