Optum subsidiary SCA Health, one of the largest ASC chains in the country, acquired one of the country’s largest gastroenterology physician groups in early 2025 from a private equity owner. Here are ...

A strategic approach to adding staff and facility growth is crucial to thriving in the ASC setting, Michael Meneghini, MD, said. Dr. Meneghini, founder and CEO of Indiana Orthopedic Institute in ...

Prospect Medical, parent company of Upland, Pa.-based Crozer Health, is suing HHS, CMS and others alleging they violated an automatic stay order after the company’s bankruptcy was filed in January, ...

Here are three recent updates to certified registered nurse anesthetist programs and leadership announcements, as reported by Becker’s: 1. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest ...

Researchers in Germany and Austria have developed a dual-imaging endoscopy capsule technique, dubbed O2E, that more accurately detects precancerous and cancerous changes in the esophagus. The team ...

Here are seven new cardiology practice openings and expansions since July 1, 2025: 1. UK HealthCare’s Gill Heart & Vascular Institute in Lexington, Ky., opened a new heart catheterization lab for ...

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care has released its v44 Standards, the latest update to its accreditation and certification handbooks, according to a news release shared with ...

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions has released a position statement outlining best practices for transcatheter patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure in premature infants.

The 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule from CMS outlines new directions for outpatient hospital care. One of the more significant shifts centers on the evolution ...

Columbus, Ohio-based Nationwide Children’s Hospital has received approval from the New Albany (Ohio) Planning Commission to move forward with a 170,000-square-foot outpatient medical center. The ...

CMS’s 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule outlines notable changes to outpatient quality programs. These updates affect reporting requirements, hospital star ...

Here is a timeline of the No Surprises Act and the challenges it faced since it was signed into law: Dec. 31, 2020: The No Surprises Act is signed into law. The rules are set to take effect in January ...