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10 states with the most ASCs per capita
The number of ASCs is growing across the U.S. as patients and payers demand more outpatient surgery, and the national population is growing overall while state populations continue to shift.
24 ASCs added in December
Here are 24 ASCs opened or announced in December 2021:
Wisconsin hospitals’ CRNAs call off strike after contractor dismissed
The certified registered nurse anesthetists at Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) General Hospital have called off a strike after the hospital dismissed its third-party anesthesia contractor, the Times Leader reported.
Physician-led anesthesia team increases access to care, Colorado study finds
A physician anesthesiologist-led care team model increases access to care compared to nurse-administered sedation, according to a study from the University of Colorado Hospital.
NYU Langone outpatient center adds orthopedic surgery, sports medicine
New York City-based NYU Langone Health is expanding its outpatient services on Long Island, the health system said Jan. 31.
Multispecialty group practices jump 4.1%
Multispecialty group practices saw the highest growth of employment settings in the last year, according to Physicians Thrive’s 2022 Physician Compensation Report.
Supply chain disruptions stall construction, complicate care: 7 updates
Here are seven reports on supply chain issues from the last week:
5 specialties with the biggest salary drops: Otolaryngology down 9%
Allergy and immunology reported the biggest salary decreases among all specialists in 2021, according to an annual report by advisory group Physicians Thrive.
Mercy Health opens general surgery ASC in Kentucky
Cincinnati-based Mercy Health is opening a general surgery ASC in Draffenville, Ky., The Tribune-Courier reported Feb. 1.
Texas anesthesia group joins Ambulatory Management Solutions
Chicago-based outpatient anesthesia, surgical and administrative services provider Ambulatory Management Solutions is investing in and partnering with Dallas-based Noble Anesthesia Partners.
