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3 recent total joint ‘firsts’
Three ASCs have performed their first total joint procedure or introduced a new total joint-focused device in the last month:
The South has the nation’s most productive ASCs
Around the nation, ASCs individually perform a median of 4,504 cases annually, according to VMG Health’s “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study” for 2022. There are notable differences between regions, however.
Physician referrals jump 46% with health information exchanges & 5 more study insights
Six study insights published by Becker’s in the last two weeks:
Florida surgery center sees influx of joint replacements
Naples, Fla.-based Seaside Surgery Center has been experiencing a surge of joint replacements.
$19M OrthoIllinois ASC in Wisconsin on track for 2023 opening
OrthoIllinois’ plan to open a $19 million surgery center in Beloit, Wis., is on track for a spring 2023 opening despite another appeal to the city of Beloit from Beloit Health System, the city’s largest employer, the Beloit Daily News reported March 10…
ASCs in these 2 regions vary the most on how much they rely on top surgeons
The two top physicians by caseload at a given ASC perform a median of 29 percent of the facility’s cases, according to VMG Health’s “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study” for 2022. There are notable differences between regions, however.
Surgeon’s manslaughter case spurs calls for more transparency from medical board
A California state senator and the nonprofit group Consumer Watchdog are pushing for the California Medical Board to include on physicians’ profiles any pending investigations into cases where a patient died or was seriously harmed, ABC affiliate 10New…
Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic offers chronic low back pain treatment
Tallahassee (Fla.) Orthopedic Clinic now offers the Intracept procedure, a minimally invasive procedure for chronic low back pain, in its outpatient surgery center.
ASCs average 16,363-square-feet per facility
ASCs have an average of 16,363-square-feet per facility, according to VMG Health’s “Multi-Specialty ASC Benchmarking Study” for 2022.
Where ASC chains’ growth is headed
Dallas-based United Surgical Partners International became the biggest ASC chain by far in December when it closed on a deal to acquire Towson, Md.-based SurgCenter Development.
