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Thousands of healthcare workers quarantined, hospitals forced to cancel nonurgent surgeries

Thousands of healthcare workers are testing positive for COVID-19, leaving hospitals and medical groups with critical shortages.

11 ASC, physician practice closures in the past 12 months

A 23-clinic pain management practice shut its doors, and independent practices in multiple states closed for good.

How 10 eye care chains compare in 2022

Several ophthalmology groups added practices and providers to their networks in 2021, reaching new milestones and expanding their footprint in the U.S.

Kentucky ASCs now required to use surgical smoke evacuation system 

Beginning Jan. 1, Kentucky ASCs are required to use a surgical smoke evacuation system during any procedure that generates smoke.  

Florida ASC building sold as part of 4-property portfolio

Miami-based healthcare real estate firm PrimeMed Realty sold a four-property portfolio including an ASC.

Investments, upgrades & growth: One administrator’s plans for 2022

Alfonso del Granado, administrator of Covenant High Plains Surgery Center in Lubbock, Texas, discussed his priorities and plans for 2022 with Becker’s ASC Review. 

United Digestive: 7 moves to know from 2021

Atlanta-based physician practice management company United Digestive added at least five practices to its network in 2021. 

New Hampshire state senator, gastroenterologist eyes run for governor

New Hampshire gastroenterologist and state senator from Rye, N.H., Tom Sherman, could be the Democratic pick for governor, The Concord Monitor reported Dec. 31. 

PE-backed Vision Innovation Partners adds Maryland practice

Vision Innovation Partners, a provider of ophthalmology, optometry and optician services in the Mid-Atlantic region, has acquired Bel-Air, Md.-based Advanced Eye Care, Vision Innovation Partners said Jan. 2. 

RCA expands South Carolina presence

Southlake, Texas-based Retina Consultants of America bolstered its South Carolina presence with the addition of Retina Consultants of Charleston.