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$8.5M paid for 3 Washington medical office buildings
Three medical office buildings in Prosser, Wash., have been acquired for $8.5 million by Sila Realty Trust, the healthcare-focused investment trust said May 27.
The competitive edge of independent ASCs
Independent ASCs have an edge in the market as procedures increasingly migrate to the outpatient setting, according to Doug Geinzer, founder and president of Las Vegas-based High Performance Providers.
US invests $1.5M toward surgical center for disabled patients in Texas
The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded a $1.5 million grant to the Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio to construct an ASC focused on serving those with intellectual, developmental and acquired physical disabilit…
California physician sentenced for smuggling drug to sell as COVID-19 ‘miracle cure’
A San Diego, Calif.-based physician was sentenced for attempting to profit by marketing a “miracle cure” for COVID-19, the U.S. Justice Department said May 27.
9 ways healthcare facilities are addressing staff shortages
Staff shortages continue to challenge hospitals and health systems across the country because of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and burnout remains a key issue among the healthcare workforce.
Formula shortages won’t end until July & 5 more supply chain updates
Here are six supply chain updates from the last two weeks:
ASCs, MSOs among biggest growth opportunities in orthopedics
Developing ASCs, launching management services organizations and engaging in clinically integrated networks are some of the most lucrative investments for orthopedic practices today as outpatient migration continues and healthcare moves toward value-ba…
ASCs fight to recruit staff as jobless claims hit historic low
The Labor Department said May 26 that jobless claims fell to 210,000, and continuing claims remain near the lowest level since 1969, the Wall Street Journal reported May 26.
10 total joint ASC physicians to know
Below are 10 physicians performing total joint replacements at ASCs.
When ASCs face opposition: 3 cases
ASCs often face opposition from health systems, physicians or hospitals in the region that feel more operating rooms are unnecessary or will overrun the market.
