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The state of outpatient spine: 5 surgeons’ thoughts
Spine procedures like total joint replacements are increasingly moving to the outpatient setting, with ASCs on the forefront of the transition.
4 key issues on the radar of ASC execs
Amid a rapidly changing healthcare ecosystem, ASC execs are examining these four issues to prepare for the future.
$39M Florida medical office building sold
A medical office building in Brandon, Fla., was sold for $39 million, Business Observer Florida reported July 5.
More states push to clarify CRNA scope of practice: 4 laws to know
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is one of the chief organizations pushing state legislatures to remove barriers on certified nurse anesthetists’ scope of practice.
Private equity and ASCs: 5 updates in 2 weeks
Here are five private equity updates since June 21:
Centura Mercy Hospital, USPI partner to build Colorado ASC
Durango, Colo.-based Centura Mercy Hospital has partnered with Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International and local physicians to build a new surgery center.
US Digestive Health launches world’s largest installation of AI endoscopy modules
Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health is offering patients artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy screenings using the largest installation of GI Genius intelligent endoscopy modules in the world.
ASC investments heat up: 6 deals to know
Outpatient investments are heating up, with many companies looking to ASC chains, physician groups and outpatient properties for financial growth.
Aetna drops prior authorizations for cataract surgery
Aetna will no longer require prior authorization for cataract surgery, according to a July 2022 email from the health insurance company.
Michigan physician acquitted of pill mill charges after 3 years in jail
After awaiting trial without bond for 43 months, Detroit physician Rajendra Bothra, MD, was acquitted June 29 of all charges that he used his pain clinics to illegally prescribe $500 million in opiods, the Detroit Free Press reported.
