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Pennsylvania ASCs closer to shedding ‘very restrictive’ regulations
The Pennsylvania Senate approved Senate Bill 818 on Jan. 19, its first hurdle toward becoming law, CBS affiliate WTAJ reported.
New Jersey ASC staff must receive COVID-19 vaccination and booster, governor says
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy issued an executive order Jan. 18 that requires healthcare employees, including ASCs, to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots, according to MSN.
65 ASCs hiring administrators
Addison, Texas-based United Surgical Partners International is hiring at least 25 administrators nationally.
Top 5 cities for early-career ophthalmologist pay
Boston has been named the best paying city for early-career ophthalmologists by Medscape.
HCA Healthcare faces suit alleging orthopedic surgery monopoly
A lawsuit filed Jan. 19 against HCA Healthcare alleges the Nashville, Tenn.-based health system engaged in a pattern of forming sham partnerships with the largest surgical practices in a given area in order to run them into the ground and improve its o…
5 interesting cardiology moves in the last year
The derailing of plans for an Alabama vascular ASC and risk-based deal between Medtronic and Spectrum Health are among five noteworthy cardiology moves in the last 12 months.
Florida legislation would clarify CRNAs’ authority to administer anesthesia
Two bills in the Florida House and Senate aim to clarify that certified registered nurse anesthetists can administer anesthesia in hospital, surgical and clinical settings in collaboration with specified licensed healthcare practitioners.
New addition makes Hospital for Endocrine Surgery world’s highest-volume endocrine surgery practice
Tampa, Fla.-based Clayman Thyroid Center has moved to the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, also in Tampa.
Standard Bariatrics sleeve gastrectomy stapler passes 1,000 uses
Cincinnati-based medical device company Standard Bariatrics’ Titan SGS surgical stapler has been used in more than 1,000 clinical cases.
Cigna in the headlines: 5 updates in the last 30 days
Cigna is one of the oldest and largest payers in the U.S. with 20.4 million members.
