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These 2 devices could be 1st to mitigate both deep and shallow surgical infection risk
Global medical technology firm Smith+Nephew’s PICO 7 and PICO 14 single-use negative pressure wound therapy systems were cleared by the FDA for use on closed incisions to reduce the risk of both superficial and deep surgical site infections.
The ASC winners and losers in 2022
The next year will be pivotal for ASCs as the pandemic continues to strain healthcare providers and competition for waning dollars heats up.
ASCs driving hospitals away? Not in this Pennsylvania town
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is opening a $289 million pediatric hospital in King of Prussia, Pa., Philadelphia Business Journal reported Jan. 23.
$19.2M ASC opposed by University of Iowa
University of Iowa Health Care joined the organizations that have raised concerns over Iowa City, Iowa-based Steindler Clinic’s planned $19.2 million ASC, The Gazette reported Jan. 21.
Private equity and ASCs: 13 recent updates
Private equity groups have had a strong start to 2022, amplifying their position in the ASC industry.
Pain management ASC joins New Jersey office building
Ardsley, N.Y.-based pain management practice Wellness and Surgery has added a new location in Clifton, N.J., ROI-NJ reported Jan. 21.
New cardio ASC opens in California
Visalia, Calif.-based Kaweah Health opened its new Cardiothoracic Surgery Clinic, Valley Voice reported Jan. 21.
Catholic Health’s gastroenterology chair building endoscopy center of excellence
Christopher DiMaio, MD, is building a center of excellence for advanced endoscopy in Long Island, N.Y.
$50M ASC coming to San Antonio
University of Texas Health San Antonio has begun construction on a $50 million, 100,000-square-foot ASC and outpatient services building, San Antonio Business Journal reported Jan. 20.
OrthoIllinois prevails in yearlong battle for $14M Wisconsin ASC
Rockford-based OrthoIllinois received approval to build an ASC in Beloit, Wis., after lengthy discussions with the City Council and despite pushback from Beloit Health System, the Beloit Daily News reported Jan. 20.
