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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. 

How anesthesia providers are helping to curb opioid abuse

Anesthesia providers are often assumed to be involved with the opioid addiction crisis, even though anesthesiologists, unless they are practicing pain management, are not the primary prescribers, Tony Mira, Anesthesia Business Consultants’ president an…

Ophthalmology sector transaction activity flourished in Q4

The ophthalmology market saw sustained transaction activity throughout the fourth quarter of 2021, according to a market update from Provident.

All 50 states ranked by orthopedic ASCs per capita

One state in the U.S. has zero orthopedic ASCs, and the two states with the lowest populations sit at opposite ends of the per-capita spectrum.

10 states with the fewest orthopedic ASCs per capita

Vermont, which has the second-lowest population in the U.S., has the fewest number of orthopedic ASCs:  zero. 

Gastroenterology consolidation shows no signs of slowing

The gastroenterology sector continued to experience rapid consolidation in the fourth quarter, according to a market update from Provident.

Does Gastro Health have new competition? 3 insights for 2022 

Gastroenterology management companies Gastro Health, GI Alliance and United Digestive made big moves in 2021, accelerating the consolidation of the industry.