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Administrator of the week: Stephanie Kirby, a nurse with ‘drive and worth ethic’

Stephanie Kirby, BSN, RN, is Becker’s ASC administrator of the week.

Ohio dermatology ASC opens new center with cancer lab

Cleveland-based Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center opened a new office in Ashtabula, Ohio, the Star Beacon reported Oct. 22.

Kaiser Permanente may convert San Jose hospital into ASC

Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente is considering converting a San Jose hospital into an ASC, SiliconValley.com reported Oct. 21.

3 pieces of legislation ASC leaders should know

The American Medical Association is involved in lobbying and advocacy efforts for legislation involving Medicare, physician’s practices and more, according to an Oct. 4 report from the organization. 

American College of Gastroenterology elects new president

Daniel Pambianco, MD, has been elected president of the American College of Gastroenterology for the 2022-23 membership year. 

Medtronic installs 28 GI Genius endoscopy modules at MNGI Digestive Health clinics

Medtronic has installed 28 GI Genius endoscopy modules at seven MNGI Digestive Health clinics across the Twin Cities in Minnesota. 

4 US Digestive Health moves in 2022

From network expansions to adopting Medtronic’s GI Genius technology, here are four moves from gastroenterology-focused management service organization US Digestive Health that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 20:

4 colonoscopy updates

A five-year project funded by the European Union will investigate the ethical and legal implications of artificial intelligence in colonoscopy and three more colonoscopy stories Becker’s has reported on since Sept. 27:

What physicians need to know about Stark Law’s fair market considerations

Understanding fair market value is critical for compliance under Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statutes, The National Law Review reported Oct. 20. 

50+ stats on physician compensation

Here are more than 50 key stats on physician compensation: