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7 hospitals opening ASCs
Below are seven hospitals that have opened or plan to open their own ASCs:
What we know about KF94 masks & more supply chain updates
Here are six supply chain updates from the last week:
ASCs vs HOPDs for 3 cardiology procedures
Cardiology procedures are growing rapidly at ASCs, with many single-specialty cardiology ASCs popping up nationwide.
ASC power players: 5 people to know
The ASC industry is growing and will become an even more essential element of the healthcare ecosystem as value-based care takes hold.
ASC launches 1st freestanding outpatient robotic surgery program in Illinois
Duly Health and Care’s Duly Surgical Center in Lombard, Ill., reportedly launched the first freestanding outpatient robotic surgery program in the state.
Surgery lab trains high schoolers for high demand roles
Labor shortages among clinicians of all types are widely expected to get worse in the coming years. An Alabama high school’s surgery lab could mitigate some of the pain.
Outpatient push being felt in architecture industry
For several years, healthcare players across the board have been feeling the momentum toward outpatient care. With so many new ASCs being built in recent years, architecture and construction firms are noticing the trend, too.
Michigan ASC implements product to enhance total joint replacements
UnaSource Surgery Center in Troy, Mich., now is offering Velys Robotic-Assisted Solution to help surgeons perform individualized knee replacement surgery.
How CMS is affecting the future of healthcare
From the dismissal of the inpatient-only list to the removal of procedures from the ASC-payable list, CMS plays a massive role in the success of an ASC.
The next GI trend: More advanced-stage cancer
As the COVID-19 pandemic demanded all hands on deck in the medical community, and patients put off preventive care, many other medical services fell by the wayside. The resulting ripple effects may be felt for years to come.
