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Medical office building with endoscopy center to be built in Mississippi
A new medical office development is coming to Gautier, Miss., according to a Jan. 11 report from ABC affiliate WLOX.
Prospect Medical Holdings files for bankruptcy: What ASCs need to know
Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings, a private equity-backed system that owns hospitals across four states, has filed for Chapter 11 protection.
Missouri patient alleges in lawsuit wrong heart surgery medication given
A Harrisonville, Mo., patient has sued Kansas City-based Research Medical Center, alleging staff gave him a drug he was allergic to during heart surgery prep two years ago, according to a Jan. 11 report in the Kansas City Star.
GI Partners of Illinois links with Sylvan Health
Libertyville, Ill.-based GI Partners of Illinois has partnered with Nashville, Tenn.-based Sylvan Health, a nutritional services provider.
Spine's outpatient migration accelerates: 8 notes for ASCs
For several specialists, spine procedures appear to be the next frontier for ASCs. From new technologies to additional minimally invasive procedure options, it is becoming increasingly possible for patients to undergo same-day spinal procedures.
Massachusetts governor signs healthcare oversight bill into law: 5 things to know
On Jan. 8, Gov. Maura Healey signed a bill into law that will increase scrutiny of healthcare transactions, according to a Jan. 10 report from The National Law Review.
Hospitals, health systems driving ASC growth
Hospitals and health systems have increased their participation in ASC development over the last decade, according to L.E.K. Consulting’s “2024 ASC Insights Study.”
CON laws reshape ASC markets
Certificate-of-need laws, which regulate the development of healthcare facilities, continue to shape the development of ASCs differently in each state, according to L.E.K. Consulting’s “2024 ASC Insights Study.”
Advocates explore unique ways to raise colon cancer awareness
As colorectal cancer rates continue to rise nationwide, even among young patients, surgeons, celebrities and advocacy groups alike are going to new lengths to encourage people to get screened.
Virginia medical office building sells for $9.2M
A medical office building in Chantilly, Va., has sold for $9.2 million, according to a Jan. 10 report from REBusiness Online.
