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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.
Virginia eye practice bought by private equity-backed group
Fredericksburg, Va.-based Vista Eye Specialists was acquired by Richmond, Va.-based Atlantic Vision Partners, which is backed by private equity firm Sheridan Capital Partners.
Certificate of need laws in 2022 | 6 things to know
Certificate of need laws are the strongest correlation to the number of ASCs per capita in a state, according to an analysis by Becker’s.
24% of physicians say prior authorization wait led to hospitalization of patient
Thirty-four percent of physicians reported that delays in processing a prior authorization led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care, according to a recent survey from the American Medical Association.
