The migration of surgical procedures from hospitals to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) continues to accelerate, driven by technological advancements, evolving reimbursement models and patient demand for cost-effective, convenient care. A recent analysis by Definitive Healthcare highlights the top 10 service lines experiencing the most significant shifts from hospitals to ASCs between 2016 and 2024. Orthopedic procedures, particularly joint replacements, are among the procedures leading … [Read more...]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Vetoes Legislation Targeting Private Equity in Health Care: What ASCs Should Know
A California law requiring private equity firms and hedge funds to get approval from the attorney general's office when buying health care assets appears to be dead in the water. The legislation is Assembly Bill 3129, sponsored by California Representative Jim Wood. Up until now, the bill has had plenty of momentum, making it out of the California State Assembly and succeeding in two committee votes in the California Senate. If finalized, AB 3129 would have forced PE-type buyers to disclose … [Read more...]