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6 supply chain updates from the last week
Supply chain developments reported by Becker’s since July 15.
Tennessee physician, clinic owner guilty of unlawful opioid distribution
Smyrna, Tenn.-based physician and clinic owner Hau La was convicted of unlawfully distributing opioids, the U.S. Justice Department said July 20.
Private equity: 4 updates in 2 weeks
Here are four private equity updates since July 12 that ASC leaders should keep an eye on:
Carpal tunnel surgery costs by state: ASC vs HOPD
Alaska is the most expensive state in the U.S. to undergo carpal tunnel surgery, according to Sidecar Health’s care calculator.
Financial challenges at ASCs: How are leaders tackling them?
Six ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss how their ASC is tackling financial challenges.Question: How is your ASC tackling financial challenges right now?Editor’s note: These responses were edited lightly for clarity and length. Celia Smith, BSN…
Colonoscopy with polyp removal cost by state
Iowa is the least expensive state in the U.S. to undergo a colonoscopy with polyp removal, according to Sidecar Health’s care calculator.
Health system and spine, orthopedic groups building joint venture ASC
Carolina Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center, OrthoCarolina and Neuroscience & Spine Center of the Carolinas are partnering with Gastonia, N.C.-based CaroMont Health to build a joint venture orthopedic and spine ASC, the health system said Jul…
MetroDerm partners with United Derm Partners
MetroDerm has partnered with United Derm Partners, a private equity-backed dermatology platform and portfolio company of Frazier Healthcare Partners.
ASC outlook: What market competition will look like in 5 years
Seven ASC leaders were asked what ASC competition will look like in five years. This is how they responded:
US predicts physician, surgeon job growth lower than national average
While hiring is rising in many sectors of the economy, employment for physicians and surgeons is forecast to grow slower than the national average over the next eight years.
