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Rural ASCs Battle Persistent Pain Points, But Federal Investment Could Spur New Opportunities

By Audrie Martin | Nov. 11, 2025

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South Florida Orthopedic Surgeon Launches Innovative Recovery Program to Heal Patients Faster, Eliminate Opioid Use

By Audrie Martin | Nov. 10, 2025

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ASCs Focus on Culture, Staffing Flexibility Amid Unprecedented Health Care Leadership Turnover

By Audrie Martin | Nov. 5, 2025

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Surgery Partners Reaffirms Long-Term Strategy Despite Volume Dips, Changing Payer Mix

Surgery Partners (Nasdaq: SGRY) remains committed to organizational growth and M&A as it enters the final quarter of the year.  That’s based on remarks by CEO Eric Evans during the company’s Q3 2025 earnings call on Nov. 10. Broadly, Surgery Partners is focused on its three growth pillars: organic growth, margin improvement and capital deployment…

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ASC Pipeline: Eastside Surgery Center Opens in South Dakota, Archbold to Construct Surgery Center in Georgia

Eastside Surgery Center opens in Spearfish Eastside Surgery Center (ESC) is open at Eastside Acres, a development in Spearfish, South Dakota. Led by local podiatrist Dr. Lorri Riley and supported by ASCend Specialists of Gillette, Wyoming, ESC will function as a standalone ambulatory surgery center (ASC). “Working with Eastside Surgery Center allows us to provide…

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Rural ASCs Battle Persistent Pain Points, But Federal Investment Could Spur New Opportunities

Opening an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in a rural area means significant challenges, including a shortage of skilled health care staff, geographic isolation and a smaller patient base, all of which can make it difficult to achieve high surgical volumes and maintain profitability.  Other obstacles include poor infrastructure, limited access to reliable transportation and supply…

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South Florida Orthopedic Surgeon Launches Innovative Recovery Program to Heal Patients Faster, Eliminate Opioid Use

A new phase of post-operative recovery is emerging for patients in South Florida.  Dr. H. Kurtis Biggs, an orthopedic surgeon and founder of The Joint Replacement Institute in Naples, is setting a new standard in post-operative care with the launch of “The Secret Sauce” — a comprehensive, concierge-style recovery program for hip and knee replacement…

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ASC Dealbook: Surgery Center of Conway Partners with AMSURG; Black Hills Plastic Surgery Joins Sanford Health

Surgery Center of Conway partners with AMSURG Physician-owned Surgery Center of Conway and AMSURG have partnered to improve the ophthalmology and retina-focused ambulatory surgery services at the facility.  The center in Conway, South Carolina, will use AMSURG’s operational, clinical and financial expertise to enhance its business while maintaining its culture of patient-centered care and physician…

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ASCs Focus on Culture, Staffing Flexibility Amid Unprecedented Health Care Leadership Turnover

Hospital and outpatient surgery center leadership has experienced unprecedented turnover in 2025, caused by economic pressures, technological demands and a shifting workforce culture. As CEO and similar departures rise, organizations are adopting new strategies to stabilize teams and maintain continuity.  Through July 2025, hospital CEO exits rose nearly 15% year over year. This occurs even…

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ASC Leadership Roundup: Optim Surgery Names New Administrator; Staten Island University Appoints Total Joint Program Director

Optim Surgery Center names new administrator Optim Health System has appointed James Barnes as surgery center administrator for Optim Surgery Center in Savannah, Georgia. Barnes will oversee daily operations, clinical performance and administrative functions.  Barnes returns to Optim with more than a decade of clinical and operational experience in surgical services. His career has included…

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The Future of ASCs Looks Promising as Payers Seek Cost-Efficiencies

The future looks promising for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) as the health care industry’s focus on cost efficiencies shifts toward where surgical procedures are performed.  Surgeries with increasing complexity, once limited to hospitals, are now shifting to ASCs, indicating continued growth for the foreseeable future. A recent Jefferies equity research report highlighted the structural tailwinds…

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