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ASCs Insulated from Medicaid Cuts, But Operators Must Prepare for Fast-Changing Health Care Regulatory Landscape

By Shelby Grebbin | May 13th, 2025

HOPD-to-ASC Conversions Are Booming, But Hidden Pitfalls Could Prove Costly

By Shelby Grebbin | May 1st, 2025

AI Surgery Debate Heats Up After Elon Musk’s Robot Prediction

By Shelby Grebbin | April 30th, 2025

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California-Based DISC Surgery Center Expands Into Florida with New High-Acuity ASC

DISC Surgery Center, a provider for high-acuity outpatient spine and joint procedures, is planting its flag in Florida for the first time. The California-based ambulatory surgery center (ASC) network, backed by management company TriasMD, will open a new facility in West Palm Beach later this year – its sixth ASC overall and first outside of…

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ASCs Insulated from Medicaid Cuts, But Operators Must Prepare for Fast-Changing Health Care Regulatory Landscape

House Republicans on Sunday introduced a bill that includes significant cuts to Medicaid funding, including tighter eligibility requirements and reduced reimbursements to states. Some estimates show that the GOP-proposed changes would equate to about $715 billion in Medicaid cuts down the road. This comes amid a broader push to offset tax cuts introduced during the…

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CEO Changes at UnitedHealth Group, Optum Could Have ASC Industry Ripple Effects

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is one of the largest and most influential entities within the U.S. health care system, with its reach touching the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) space as well. And it’s currently in the midst of a leadership identity crisis. On Tuesday, UnitedHealth Group revealed that Andrew Witty was stepping down from the…

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Cleveland Clinic, Regent Surgical Strike ASC Joint Venture Agreement

Cleveland Clinic – a health system known for being a pioneer in heart surgery and innovations in minimally invasive procedures – is teaming up with ambulatory surgery center (ASC) operator Regent Surgical. On May 7, Cleveland Clinic and Regent announced the pair are partnering to enhance access to surgical care for patients in the health…

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Physician Burnout Rates Decline, But Pressures Remain for ASC Leaders

Physician burnout in the U.S. has dropped to its lowest level since before the pandemic. Specifically, new data reveals that 43.2% of doctors reported at least one symptom of burnout in 2024, down from 48.2% the year prior, according to research from the American Medical Association (AMA).   “This is a promising sign that efforts to…

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The 2025 Future Leaders Awards: Nominate Your ASC’s Rising Star

The future of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) depends on bold, innovative leadership. As ASCs redefine outpatient care, the next generation of trailblazers is already making an impact. The most forward-thinking organizations are identifying and empowering these rising stars to drive efficiency, quality and growth. Nominate your next generation of leaders for the 2025 Future Leaders…

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CHS Maintains ASC Expansion Strategy Amid Q1 Volume Fluctuations

Community Health Systems (NYSE: CYH) is continuing to grow its ambulatory surgery center (ASC) footprint despite a slight dip in lower-acuity volumes during the first quarter of 2025, company leaders said during an April 24 earnings call. “We did have another strong growth quarter in our ASC environment, as we continue to incrementally add one…

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ASC Pipeline: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Opens $78M Outpatient Surgery Center; Sutter Health to Open $120M Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Complex

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist opens $78M outpatient surgery center in Winston-Salem Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist opened a $78 million outpatient surgery center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The 55,000-square-foot facility includes 12 surgical suites, eight operating rooms, two procedure rooms, a simulation OR and a robotic-surgery training room. The latter two spaces will support…

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