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Nonprofit hospital CEOs make 8 times more than average worker and 5 more study insights
On average, nonprofit hospital CEOs make eight times more than workers without advanced degrees, according to a study of more than 1,000 hospitals by the Lown Institute.
$21M medical office building housing GI, ortho practice sold
Montecito Medical Real Estate has purchased a medical office building in Virginia Beach, Va., for $21 million, Virginia Business reported Feb. 17.
4 ASC accreditation updates
The past three weeks have seen multiple accreditations and patient safety distinctions, with one clinic earning a perfect score on its recertification.
Every orthopedic ASC in Texas, by city
Texas has the second-most orthopedic ASCs in the nation, with 343. It also has the 20th-highest per-capita rate for orthopedic ASCs, with 11.8 per 1 million residents.
Feds target supply chain collusion schemes
The Justice Department and FBI have enacted a new initiative to detect and prosecute collusive exploitation of supply chain disruptions, the department said Feb. 16.
‘Difference between life and death’: Decrease in colorectal screenings raises concerns
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. for men and women combined, according to the American Cancer Society, and a lack of screening can exacerbate the problem.
A healthcare trend priming ASCs for growth
The “shopping era” of healthcare and new price transparency requirements give patients more power than ever, a pairing that could leave ASCs poised for growth.
This state has 0 orthopedic ASCs
Vermont, which has the second-lowest population in the U.S., has the fewest number of orthopedic ASCs: zero.
Endoscopy system with patient VR goggles cleared for sale
Medical device company EvoEndo has been cleared by the FDA to market and sell its EvoEndo single-use endoscopy system.
ASCs in these states now face a federal vaccination mandate
Healthcare facilities, including ASCs, in 24 states faced their first federal COVID-19 vaccination deadline Feb. 14.
