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ASCs must give cost estimates to patients: 7 details
ASCs and physician practices are required to provide cost estimates for expected charges to self-pay patients when scheduling procedures or services as part of the No Surprises Act, which went into effect Jan. 1.
University of Rochester building $227M ASC in former Sears building
University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center is converting a former Sears building within a mall to an orthopedic healthcare campus with an ASC, The Wall Street Journal reported Feb. 1.
9 hospitals mandating boosters for employees & more COVID-19 updates
Eight COVID-19 updates from the last two weeks:
7 ASC moves in Florida
Here are seven pivotal ASC moves in Florida since Jan. 1:
Arkansas hospital’s 1st out-of-state facility will include a cardiology ASC
Arkansas Heart Hospital is building a cardiology ASC and clinic in Texarkana, Texas, the Texarkana Gazette reported Feb. 9.
Gastroenterology private equity acquisitions grew 28% in 2021: 5 stats to know
Consolidation in gastroenterology accelerated in 2021, according to a recent report jointly published by consulting firm Fraser Healthcare and pharma research firm Spherix Global Insights.
Stem cell eye implant could treat advanced age-related blindness
A study published in Stem Cell Reports by researchers at the University of Southern California has found that a stem cell-derived implant can improve vision and doesn’t require long-term immunosuppressants, Ophthalmology Times reported Feb. 8.
Georgia orthopedic ASC building sold
A 34,697-square-foot Warner Robbins, Ga., building housing two orthopedic practices and an ASC was sold.
7 GI expansions and new centers in the last 30 days
Seven gastroenterology practice expansions and new center openings Becker’s has covered in the last 30 days:
9 ASC real estate sales in last 2 weeks
Nine real estate sales involving ASCs that Becker’s has covered in the last two weeks:
