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Cataract surgery cost by state
Alaska is the most expensive state in the U.S. to have a cataract surgery, according to Sidecar Health’s care calculator.
FYI: 5 supply chain updates
Here are five ASC supply chain updates published by Becker’s since July 7:
HCA opens outpatient orthopedic surgery center in Nashville
HCA Healthcare’s ambulatory surgery division opened its new Southern Joint Surgery Center with seven physician partners in downtown Nashville, according to a July 12 company news release.
10 biggest gastroenterology deals in Q2
Here are the 10 biggest gastroenterology deals in the second quarter of 2022:
Children’s Minnesota ASC resumes procedures after 2-year pandemic hiatus
The Children’s Minnesota Minnetonka Surgery and Specialty Center is resuming outpatient surgery, ABC affiliate KSTP reported July 12.
Why physicians are turning away from private practice
Physicians are flocking to employed models over private practice, a trend that’s picked up momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, JDSupra reported January 11.
Barnes-Jewish Hospital and physician group starting joint-venture ASC
St. Louis-based Barnes-Jewish Hospital is starting a joint venture ASC with physician group Washington University Physicians, CBS affiliate KMOV reported July 11.
Healthcare Realty Trust to sell 27 properties worth $807M as part of merger
Healthcare Realty Trust is currently under contract with five parties to sell or enter into joint ventures for 27 medical properties nationwide totaling $807 million, Commercial Search reported July 11.
5-building medical complex sold in New Jersey
Vantage Commercial has sold a five-building medical complex in Hammonton, N.J., ROI-NJ reported July 11.
9 physician fraud cases in 5 weeks
Here are nine physician fraud cases Becker’s has reported on since June 2:
