In February, Mass General Brigham (MGB) announced a partnership with Regent Surgical to improve access and reduce medical costs for patients in New England by opening new ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). The partnership seeks to improve patient outcomes by providing more timely, accessible and affordable high-quality care, with a shared emphasis on investing in and supporting physicians, infrastructure and services, according to MGB. The entity submitted a Determination of Need (DON) to … [Read more...]
‘The Current Policy Is Unfair’: Medicare Copay Fairness Act Gains Additional Support
The Medicare Beneficiary Copay Fairness Act is gaining momentum. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) has joined as one of the newest cosponsors of the Act. The bipartisan bill was introduced on April 24 and addresses a Medicare payment rule for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), where Medicare Part B beneficiaries pay a standard 20% coinsurance for procedures at both ASCs and hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs). However, only HOPD copays are limited by the inpatient deductible, which is … [Read more...]
ASC Pipeline: NYU Langone Opens in Commack; Summit Spine Continues Expansion
NYU Langone Health opens in Commack NYU Langone Health has opened NYU Langone Ambulatory Care in Commack, Suffolk County. The practice covers 18,000 square feet over two floors and provides family medicine, cardiology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, colorectal surgery, urology, dermatology, and endocrinology services. It also features nearly 30 exam rooms, a procedure room, and offers on-site echocardiogram testing and X-rays. “Expanding our presence on Long … [Read more...]
‘Be Comfortable with Being Adaptable’: ASC Leaders React to 2026 Payment Rule
In what can be seen as a victory for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on Nov. 21 finalized its proposal to phase out Medicare’s inpatient-only list and open the door for which procedures can be covered in the ASC. In addition to those moves, ASCs will see an average update of 2.6%, which includes a 3.3% inflation adjustment and a 0.7 percentage-point productivity adjustment. The ASC community has been advocating for years to … [Read more...]
Holista’s Expanded Partnership Highlights the Benefits of Bundled Payment Models for ASCs
Holista is expanding its partnership with Oakleaf Medical Network and Cedarcrest Surgery Center. The move will go a long way toward enhancing patients' access to affordable surgical care in Western Wisconsin, according to executives from the organizations. The expanded agreement strengthens the existing partnership between Oakleaf Medical Network’s physician expertise and Cedarcrest Surgery Center’s ambulatory surgical facility in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. This expansion includes more … [Read more...]
ASC Technology Roundup: Techsomed and Medtronic Collaborate; PayrHealth and DocSpera Focus on Patient Outcomes
Techsomed, Medtronic partner on ablation therapy Techsomed Ltd., a medical AI-powered software company specializing in image-guided therapy, announced a collaboration with Minneapolis-based Medtronic. The pilot collaboration brings together Techsomed’s BioTraceIO360 software and the Medtronic Emprint microwave ablation system as a solution for image-guided ablation therapy. By using Techsomed’s planning, visualization and margin confirmation software along with the Emprint ablation … [Read more...]
GE HealthCare Announces $2.3B Intelerad Deal, Highlights Push Toward Ambulatory Care
GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has agreed to acquire Intelerad, a provider of medical imaging software for the health care industry, for $2.3 billion in cash. And supporting ambulatory care appears to be a main catalyst for the deal, the companies suggested in a press release announcing the news. This acquisition also reflects GE HealthCare’s commitment to cloud-based, AI-driven solutions across different care environments and supports the company’s goal to triple its cloud-enabled product … [Read more...]
Distalmotion Raises $150M, Increases Focus on ASCs
Global medtech company Distalmotion has successfully closed its Series G funding round after raising $150 million. The new funding will be used to increase adoption of the Dexter robotic surgery system and to support ongoing clinical and product development efforts. Dexter has been incorporated into clinical practice across Europe and the U.S., with nearly 3,000 patients treated. “Investors see strong momentum behind the shift of soft-tissue surgery to outpatient settings, along with a … [Read more...]
HSS Partners with Deerfield to Advance Musculoskeletal Innovations and Patient Care
Weeks after announcing a partnership with General Atlantic, the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) has announced a new collaboration with Deerfield Management. The goal: to leverage data and technology to improve musculoskeletal health and longevity. On Nov. 13, HSS announced the launch of the Alliance for Innovation in Movement (AIM). This follows the Oct. 15 announcement that HSS was partnering with General Atlantic to create an independently operated national platform of ambulatory … [Read more...]
Ardent Health Navigating New Headwinds, Moving Forward with Expansion Plans
Despite some setbacks in the third quarter, Ardent Health (NYSE: ARDT) continues to progress with its expansion plans in 2026 after adjusting its business strategy. That’s according to Ardent leadership’s remarks during the company’s Q3 earnings call on Nov. 13. During the call, leaders announced the company generated significant patient volumes and revenue growth, driven by improving surgical trends and sustained industry strength. It was also reported that in the second half of 2025, … [Read more...]